A hat-trick from Sunday Ossai was all Ijapo Ages Stars FC (IASFC) needed to crush Royal Goldwin Soccer Academy 3-1 in the ongoing Regional Football League at the Ijapo Housing Field, Akure, the Ondo State capital.
Sunday Ossai drew first blood in the 3rd minute of the clash, putting the Ijapo-based side ahead with a well-laid free kick from his teammate.
Royal Goldwin reacted swiftly, eager to draw level, but Ijapo Ages Stars’ goalkeeper, Ayomide Gabriel, denied them an equaliser.
The star boy, Sunday Ossai, wasted no time in doubling his side’s lead, finishing off a beautiful team move in the 34th minute.
Ijapo Ages Stars pushed to extend their tally, but their efforts were unsuccessful as the centre referee signalled the end of the first half.
The restart of the encounter saw both sides displaying football artistry to the admiration of the spectators.
Ossai completed his hat-trick with a stunning 25-metre screamer in the 55th minute, but Royal Goldwin Academy reduced the deficit a few minutes later.
Ossai thought he had made it four for his side, only to see his last-ditch effort inch wide the post, leaving the scoreline unchanged at 3-1.
Meanwhile, Florence Joshua (FJ) defeated Saint FC 2-1 in the first match of the day, while FC Ebile thrashed Dynamo FC 3-0 in the third match of matchday 3.
Ijapo Ages Stars FC will face Dynamo FC on Thursday at the same venue.
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