Ogbomoso, kisi, Otu and Eruwa qualify for Semi-final, Ibadan and Saki lose out
The Oyo State Speaker’s Cup for the year 2017 has reached its Semi Final stage. In one of the Quarter Final matches, Debby F.C. of Ogbomosho humbled Ibarapa North East F.C. of Lanlate with 4 goals to 1 after penalty shootout at Lekan Salami Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan.
Both teams struggled enough to get an edge but all efforts made were fruitless of goals at the end of regulation time. The match ended 0-0. Penalty shoot-out ensued and the winner of the game emerged. After the penalty shoot-out Debby Football Club of Ogbomosho eventually made it through to the next stage of the game by scoring 4 kicks while Ibarapa lost their first two kicks.
Other matches were played at the same venue where Golden Lion Football Club of kisi defeated Ilora Football Club of Ilora by 3 goals to 1.
Saki United Football Club of Saki lost to Itesiwaju Rangers F.C. of Otu by 1 goal to 2. Also, CRIN Football Club of Ibadan was defeated by Ibarapa East Football Club of Eruwa by 0 to 1.
The competition continues at the Semi Final stage on Tuesday 21 of November, 2017 where Debby Football Club of Ogbomosho will take on Itesiwaju Rangers F.C. of Otu by 1:00pm at Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba, Ibadan and the second semifinal match comes up immediately by 3:00pm where Golden Lion Football Club of Kisi will tackle Ibarapa East Football Club of Eruwa.