Crown Football Club came from behind to earn an impressive 2-1 win over Bayelsa United in a reschedule Nigeria National League (NNL) match week seven clash at the LAUTECH Sports Complex, Ogbomoso Courtesy of second half goals from Yusuf Taiye and Abdulrafiu Taiwo.
Yusuf Taiye scored his first Crown FC goal at the 68th minute after to draw the Ajilete Warriors level after Favour Martins had put the visitors ahead early in the second half.
Abdulrafiu Taiwo powered in a delightful free kick from 20-yards at the final minutes of added time to earned coach Anthony Encho’s side a hard fought win.
Anthony Encho speaking to Journalist after the game expressed excitement with the late win over their visitors however admitting it was a difficult game as he echoed the need for his lads to be clinical in front of goal.
“It was indeed a tough match today, we knew it would be difficult and we prepared well ahead. We were still unable to convert scoring chances at the much-needed time as it affected us at the first half but I believe with some technical instructions at the training and inclusion of new players we shall get over this stage.”
“The away team try to play us out of possession but I told the boys to put the ball on the ground which had been our style of play, and this gave us the sweet victory towards the end of the game.”
The former ABS handler believed his boys will do well in the second round of the Nigeria National League billed to restart on Friday 13th of May, 2022.
“I believed by the start of the second round, the boys will increase their scoring abilities and do well in terms of possession.”, He concluded.
