Prime Football Club reached the semifinals of the Federation Cup Wednesday evening after defeating Gateway United FC of Abeokuta 4-2 on penalties after the full time ended 0-0.
It was a nail-bitting game with both sides showing the stuffs they are made of, but Prime had most of the chances forcing Gateway safehand, Ameh Godwin, to make scintilating saves.
Prime Football Club
Prime keeper, Adejare Adeniyi, stopped two Gateway kicks to send his side yet again to the semi finals, while Gateway safehand, Ameh Godwin, saved two Prime kicks.
“We were well organised. These were two good teams against each other. I must commend the boys for showing great character and I want to dedicate the victory to the good people of the State of Osun and with God on our side we will do the state proud,” club chairman, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi said.
Gateway coach, Henry Nwosu rued a game that got away from his side.
“We’re unlucky to have lost the game. The luckiest team won the game but not the better side,” he said.
“It’s unfortunate. But our team isn’t used to bumpy pitch like this. The difference wasn’t that big between us and Prime. But they advanced and I wish them the best.”
The 2012 Federation Cup giants will battle with Dolphins FC of Port Harcourt in the semi finals in a yet to be decided date and venue.
