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Each half goal from Odinaka Ahiaeke gave Heartland FC a comfortable three – one win over visitors Bayelsa United at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in a match day fifteen of the BET9JA Nigeria National League.
It was a game both halves keenly contested by both side, Heartland man of the moment Odinaka Ahiaeke gave host the lead at the 12th but the restoration boys levelled terms through the Nigeria national league top scorer Samuel Akinibinu 13th minutes thirty two second after the opener
Both side went into the game full of confident with heartland FC resounding three one away win over Neighbors Abia Comet and for Bayelsa United a one zero over Nnewi United
The second resumed with Heartland mounting pressure on Bayelsa United as well as fans also putting pressure on the centre referee. Bayelsa United had best opportunity in the second half came at 70th minutes after Samuel Akinibinu penalty shout was over looked by the referee.
Immediately Heartland FC replied through a nice build up from the trio of Ndukwe Okoro and Odera Onyiri beautiful build up to seal the tie through Mohammed Afeez.
With this victory Heartland FC return to the summit of the Southern conference while Bayelsa United maintained fifth place, The Restoration Boys will next play last season debutant Ikorodu United at the Nembe City stadium on Wednesday while heartland will face Bendel insurance at Samuel Ogbemudia stadium Benin City. After the game technical adviser of Bayelsa United Daboere Dokubo expressed dissatisfaction.
Coach Daboere Dokubo however attributed the lost to concentration because his lads played better than Heartland. Heartland coach Rumson Madu however said he is pleased with the victory, Coach Madu also assured the people of IMO state a promotion ticket back to the Nigeria Professional Football League at the tunnel.
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