Hooke Sport Battle Galadima In Dreamland/Embassy of Hungary Cup Final
By Amaechi Agbo
Two FCT based clubs Hooke Sports Football Club and Galadima have reached the final of the 7th edition of Dreamland/Embassy of Hungary Cup final, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.
The Abuja-based club side defeated another Abuja club IB Sporting Dreams 2-1 in the first semi-final of the competition holding at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja.
Hooke came from a goal down to beat IB Sporting Dream in a match that saw on display football artistry.
IB Sporting Dreams rattled Hooke Sport within 2 minutes of the match after Joseph Apumora capitalised on a mix-up at the 18 yard to slot in the opener.
However the celebration lasted just as it began as Hooke Sports responded almost immediately with Precious Etim scoring the equaliser in the 4th minute.
Aluko Oloyinole of Hooke Sport scored the winning goal on 44th minute them the ticket to the final.
In the second semi-final match, Galadima defeated Jazzy Stars 1-0 to set up and all Abuja based final.
Idiris Abubakar scored for Galadima in the 2nd half of the match.
The match between Galadima and Jazzy Stars had a moment of controversy when the centre referee issued a red card to a Galadima FC player and in the the process asked another player to leave the pitch.
The coach and players protested the decision though before the referee sounded the final whistle. The two teams, nonetheless ended the match ten men apiece.
The final of the 7th edition of Dreamland/Hungary of Embassy Cup takes place on Sunday by 3pm.