Obafemi Awolowo University took a huge step towards the Higher Institution Football League semi-final as Opeyemi Adeyemi’s second half double sealed a 2-0 first-leg win over Lagos State University.
Coach Omosaiye Thompson had suggested before the game that debutants LASU Blazers would shock last year’s third-best team and proceed to emerge as champions.
However, OAU Giants certainly edged a first half that was arguably entertaining for its seeming constant stream of misses, but they were reduced to 10-men after Toba Muraina was sent off for a rash elbow challenge on Ramadan Alli.
#HiFL2019: OAU Giants 2 LASU Blazers 0
Fueled by a deafening noise inside OAU Sports complex, Opeyemi Adeyemi’s brace powered his 10-man side to gain a first-leg advantage pic.