Real Sapphire Held at Beyond Limits

Beyond Limits came from two goals down to salvage a point at home against Real Sapphire.

The visitors took a surprise lead in the 3rd minute thanks to Garmondeh Darius. The striker was in the right place at the right time, tapping the ball into an empty net from close range.

The visitors, in high spirit and fine form, bagged their second in the 10th minute with Chigbata Patrick getting on the scoresheet. Coach Dan Darko’s men were flying as the hosts struggled to keep up with their visitors.

Just before halftime, Aribo Faith pulled one back for Beyond Limits, halving the deficit.

The hosts kicked off the second half as the better side as they pressed for an equalizer. And they would get their goal in the 66th minute with Nweke Valentine coming off the bench to pull the reigning champs level.

The game would end in a draw with Real Sapphire maintaining their fourth spot while Beyond Limits slid into third position.

MAN OF THE MATCH

Nweke Valentine (Beyond Limits)

The super sub’s goal was the difference between going home empty handed and salvaging a point.