By Hananeel Jackson

Restoration Starlets have emerged champions of the 5th edition of the Bayelsa State Football Association League, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.

Restoration Starlets beat Eternal Grace Ministry EGM FC by 4-2 on penalties after a one-all- draw in regulation time in a keenly contested encounter decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium Yenagoa.

Otu Friday gave EGM FC the lead in 13th minute through Opus Joshua cross to go pass Restoration Starlets goalkeeper Tokoni Kogu,prior to the Otu Friday’s goal Restoration Starlets could have taken the lead but Roland Vidah fired wide from a close range.

After going down one zero in the first second resume with Restoration Starlets mounting pressure on EGM FC haven’t failed to take chances in the first six minute into the second half centre referee Ebi Nwankwe awarded a spot kick to Restoration Starlets but was fired blank by Roland Vidah.

However, Restoration Starlets captain Tarabina Biwaribo restore parity for the Cape Verde returnees in the 74th minute from Nestor Joel well placed cross.

The victory means that the Restoration Starlets will represent Bayelsa State in the National division three playoffs few months after their exploit in Cape Verde.

After the game an elated Technical Adviser of Restoration Starlets Dipreye Teibowei said his pleased with the performance of his boys, adding that their focus at the moment is the playoffs describing Michael’s 66th minute red card as a results of carelessness.

EGM FC coach Michael Felix workout of the media using unguarded words on Journalist after failing to grant post match Interview. Using such words like  I know won talk, “Get out” “Who una help” We go Shatter Opolo centre for Restorations Cup” and others.

Earlier Commissioner for Sports Development Mr Perekiye Buruboyefe in his remarks thanked the Bayelsa State Football Association for the effort put in place by the Association to develop football in the State as well as nourishing talents.

While lauding the lads for the victory Director General Restoration Cup Mr.Ono Akpe said the Restoration Cup is yielding it’s needed results, stressing the lads have performed beyond their age judging by the opponent and their performance in Cape Verde and the State league triumph.

Mr Ono however thanked the Bayelsa State government for the massive support in it’s quest to develop sports and promote grassroots football in the State.