Ogun 1 Command Stages Stunning Comeback to Beat Seme 4-0 as MMIA Customs Down Ogun II 2-0

ZAINAB JUNAID

The Ogun 1 Area Command and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)/Lagos Industrial Area Command (LIAC) Customs have secured semi-final spots in the football competition at the ongoing Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Zone A Inter-Command Games competition, held at Training College, Ikeja Lagos, after recording victories over Seme and Ogun II Commands respectively.

In the second fixture, Ogun 1 Customs staged a remarkable comeback in the second half of the game against Seme Command, overturning an early setback to secure a convincing 4-0 victory and book its place in the semi finals.

Seme Command initially appeared to have the upper hand, but Ogun 1 responded strongly and gradually took control of the encounter.

Anas Danladi, wearing jersey number 8, led the comeback with two goals, including a penalty converted in the 15th minutes of the second half, while Muhammed Sehidu, jersey number 9, added another goal four minutes after.

Sanni Abdul Rahman, wearing number 2 jersey, also found the back of the net to complete the 4-0 victory before the referee blew the final whistle.

This comeback victory highlighted Ogun 1 Command’s resilience and determination, as the team maintained its composure after falling behind to score four unanswered goals and secure a semi-final ticket.

Earlier, in the first quarter-final fixture, Murtala Muhammed International Airport(MMIA)/ Lagos Industrial Area Command(LIAC) Customs defeated Ogun II Command 2-0 in a closely contested encounter.

The first half ended goalless, with neither side able to break the deadlock. MMIA/LIAC, however, stepped up its performance after the interval, scoring twice in the second half to seal victory.

The 40-minute encounter had three minutes of added time in the first half and five minutes in the second half following injuries sustained by a player and a goalkeeper, who was subsequently substituted.

MMIA/LIAC team maintained its composure until the final whistle to secure the 2-0 victory and progress to the semi-finals.

 

 

He noted that the first quarter-final fixture between MMIA/LIAC and Ogun II Command, which ended in a 2-0 victory for MMIA/LIAC, recorded 50 throw-ins before the 40-minute regulation time elapsed.

According to him, the first half had three minutes of added time, while five minutes were added to the second half following injuries sustained by a player and a goalkeeper, who was subsequently substituted. The two goals were scored in the second half.

On the other football fixture between Idiroko and Seme Commands, Daniels said the first half recorded 13 throw-ins and eight corners, with Seme accounting for five corners and Idiroko three.

“For the first 40-minute game between MMIA/LIAC and Ogun II Command, the first half had three minutes of added time, while five minutes were added to the second half due to injuries sustained by a player and a goalkeeper, who was later substituted. The two goals were scored in the second half of the 40-minute game.

“During the Idiroko versus Seme game, the first half recorded 13 throw-ins and eight corners, with Seme having five corners and Idiroko three, there was also a penalty shootout in second half. However, Idiroko took the glory in second half, scoring four goals,” Daniels stated.

 

With the quarter-final fixtures concluded, Ogun 1 Area Command, MMIA Command, Tin Can Island Port Command and Customs Police Unit have emerged as the four semi-finalists in the football competition.

The four teams will now battle for places in the finals as the Zone A Maiden Inter-Command Games football competition enters its decisive stage.

Additionally, at volleyball level, MMIA/LIAC beats Tin Can command 2-0 to qualify for the next round.

Our Correspondent further observed that the quarter-final fixtures were characterised by cautious play, competitive exchanges and tactical discipline, as the teams battled for places in the last four.

Attention has now shifted to the semi final stage where the remaining teams will battle for places in the final and the opportunity to emerge champions of the competition.