Monday 6 July 2015

Nigeria premier league : Dolphins remain in relegation zone as Wikki flying start continues

Wikki Tourists continued with their impressive run in the Nigeria league after they snatched a point at Dolphins following a 1-1 draw to keep the pressure on the top two teams.

Wikki Tourists are third on the league table with 29 points from 16 games, while Dolphins have 14 points from 16 games.

In the 58th minute, Wikki took the lead through Mubarak Umar in what looked like the winner until a minute to the end of the game, when Victor Ezurike equalised for Dolphins from the penalty spot.

It took the referee some time before he awarded a penalty when Wikki expected him to book a Dolphins player for simulation.

Ten minutes to the end of the game, Wikki defender Peter Ambrose was sent off for bringing down goal-bound Omoh Johnson, but the resulting free kick posed no danger to Wikki.

In the fifth minute, Dolphins Diarra had his effort from close range saved by goalkeeper Sani Haliru.

Ten minute later, Haliru made another save off Asamoah Godbless effort.

In the 48th minute, Wikki's Godwin Obaje has his shot at goal come off the post.

In the 51st minute, Sani Haliru in goal for Wikki denied Asamoah Godbless of a goal with a superb save.

Wikki goalkeeper Haliru made another save off Omo Johnson's powerful effort in the 69th minute.

Speaking after the game, Dolphins FC head coach stanley Eguma told reporters his team didn't win because most of his attacking players where absent due to unpaid bonuses..."We played this game with one defensive midfielder and no attacking midfielder, Wikki played with 6 midfielders, how to you expect us to cope, we simply did our best, most of our key players are absent because they haven't been paid, we believe we can still do better and move up the log".

Dolphins still remain 3rd from bottom in the Glo NPFL.

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