Ipaye beats Babington 8-7 on penalties, reaches Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup round of 16

Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup: FC Ipaye edge FC Babington in shootout thriller, FC Ekpo bow to FC Enagwae

Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup: FC Ipaye sends FC Babington home after thrilling penalty, slim first leg advantage for FC Enegwae

Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup: Ipaye into round of 16 after shoot-out win over Babington

FC Ipaye beat FC Babington 8-7 in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the round 16 of the Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup.

10-man FC Babington looked to be on course for victory courtesy of Oyedokun Tosin's early opener, but Gabriel Adewara rescued on the hour before FC Ipaye triumphed in the shootout.

Babington were ahead after just 12 minutes, though, as FC Ipaye failed to adequately clear their lines, allowing Oyedokun to open the scoring.

Lucky Odia was the next to come close for the visitors, but chances were at a premium throughout the first half and the game went into the break at 0-1.

Ipaye struggled to conjure up many clear chances, but they almost levelled things up with just over 10 minutes into the second half.
 
There was nothing goalkeeper Damilare Aina could do when the equaliser eventually came, though, with Adewara converting from a free kick in the 60th minute of action.

In the 75th minute, Austin Harrison of FC Babington was sent off for illegally thwarting a goal bound move.

In response, FC Ipaye increased the pressure further but despite a glut of openings, they lacked a cutting edge and tiring FC Babington did just enough to force penalties.

During the thrilling shootout, FC Ipaye won 8-7 and crossed over to the next phase of the tournament.

In the day's other game, FC Enegwae pipped hardfighting FC Ekpo 1-0. 

FC Enagwae played much better and had opportunities. They were rewarded with the winner thanks to Morris Ali.

Mavlon FC, Brila FM, Olafiranye Sports Foundation and Mr. Mahmud Dawodu are partners of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) organized tournament.

Others are Bet9ja, Mr. Olusola Akinlade and LiiGi League.

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