TCC League: Hyacinth Ogonna's hat trick inspires Dino to comeback win over Gbagada

 

In a remarkable display of resilience, Dino Sporting Club extended their impressive streak with yet another comeback triumph, defeating hosts Gbagada FC on Sunday. 

Coming off a commanding 5-1 victory against Iganmu Tigers in the Cup, the squad, under the guidance of Godwin Gibson, showcased unwavering determination by netting three goals in the second half to secure a 3-2 win.

Despite trailing 1-0 at halftime and facing an additional goal post-resumption, Gbagada FC, Dino's opponent, witnessed a remarkable turnaround orchestrated by talisman Ogonna Hyacinth, who delivered a flawless hat-trick. 

This triumphant performance propels Dino Sporting Club to the second position on the table, now trailing leaders Beyond Limits by a margin of four points.

15-year-old Olaniyan wins TCC Cup 2023 title for Ikorodu-based Valiant FC

 

Gafar Olaniyan, the 15 year old Valiant FC striker, hit the ground running after he fired one goal and an assisted another to help his side beat Gbagada FC in the epic final match of the just concluded The Creative Championship Cup 'TCC 2023'.

After going behind 2-0 in the first half against Gbagada FC, fast-rising and highly inspiring youngster Olaniyan put up an eye-catching display to get his team back into the game by scoring a goal and assisting the equalizer to draw level the match 2-2 at full time before going on to win on penalties.

Gafar has been exceptionally brilliant throughout the TCC 2023 season with his exploitive speed, dribbles, and goals.

He scored against Sporting FC Lagos, Imperial FC, Dannaz FC, and also against Gbagada United in the final while also having two assists to his name throughout the competition. 

Gafar, a left-footed attacking player is making a name for himself in Lagos. The wonderkid has been exceptional this season and caught the attention of many football lovers at the Legacy Pitch, Abati Barracks, and presently, he's the fan's favorite in Imota, Ikorodu. 

Dino, Gbagada share spoils in six goal thriller

Dino Sporting Club failed to hold on to their incredible comeback against Gbagada as both sides settled for a draw in the final Matchday 10 fixtures of the Creative Championship League encounter played at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode on Wednesday. 

Dino SC who are still unbeaten in the last eight games needed a perfect response to clear a two early goals conceded in the first half. 

Gbagada who went into the the fixture with the mindset of revenge following their 0-2 home defeat in the reverse fixtures were two goal up within half an hour of the game through Semiu Fagbayi and Ademola Akibu, but Dino responded late on before the end of the opening half as both Elijah Adekunle and Hyacinth Ogonna make sure they head into dug out with even scoreline. 

Dino started the second half with more vigor and purpose and they went ahead for the first time in the game Ikechukwu Friday's 63rd minute strike. 

Just when the hosts were already settling for yet another win, Gbagada put their hope in shambles with an 86th minute goal from Rilwan Gbadamosi to end the game in three all. 

The result did not however do more damage to Dino's position on the log as they remain second with 20 points but more points separating them with leaders Beyond Limits. 

President of Dino SC who commended the players for their performance noted that he expected such response from Gbagada describing the result as fair one.

"I want to commend the boys, its a fair result as you know that Gbagada had lost two nil to Dino on Sunday, the return leg was supposed to have been played by Wednesday but moved to Thursday. 

"We also had a game against Giant Brillars from Enugu on Tuesday, so I commend the boys I think a bit of fatigue had set in, not withstanding the boys did well," he said. 

TCC League Preview: Dino SC aims to complete double against Gbagada

The reverse fixture of Matchday 9 in the ongoing TCC League sees Dino SC play host to Gbagada at the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu-Ode.

In this match, the Blue Eagles will try to bring an end to Dino’s unbeaten run while the host will also target to complete double against their guests.

Since their losses in their first two games in the league, Coach Godwin Gibson’s lads have not looked behind, recording a seven-game unbeaten run since, including a 2-0 win over Coach Akinyelu’s Gbagada.

With four different goalscorers in their last two games, including two clean sheets during that run, Gbagada will have their hands full, yet again.

FORM

Dino: WDWW

Gbagada: WWWL

STAT ATTACK

The last two league meetings between these two sides has seen six goals scored, with Dino scoring five of those goals.

MAN TO WATCH

Elijah Adekunle (Dino)

He has scored a third of Dino’s goals in their last three games. No doubt, he’s one to look out for as Dino seeks to continue their unbeaten run.

Match Report: Dino SC stretches unbeaten run to seven with famous win at Gbagada

Two second half goals from Ikechukwu Friday and Seun Egbewole earned Dino Sporting Club a famous 2-0 away win Gbagada FC in the Matchday 8 of The Creative Championship, TCC League on Sunday.

The encounter played at the Legacy Pitch in Lagos had victory written on it for Gbagada FC but the Samuel Columbus Boys as Dino SC are fondly called proved the doubters wrong with yet another incredible performance.

Both sides marched each other with strengths and tactics in the first half as they couldn't feel the rustling of the nets at both ends. 

Dino held on to thwart all threats posed by their hosts and head into the dug with relief.

The resumption saw a new approach and intent Dino side as they came out smoking and showed more purpose.

The tactics would then paid for Dino as they took the lead in the 56th minutes when Friday finish off a brilliant team build up. 

Just as Gbagada were trying to find a late equalizer following series of attack, Dino got what would the seal the memorable win as Egbewole scored following a swift counter attack.

With the win, Dino have now won six of their last seven games - playing draw in the other one and moved to second on the log, one point behind the leaders, Beyond Limit. 

TCC League Preview: Dino's unbeaten streak faces real threat as they face Gbagada

League leaders Gbagada FC will welcome fellow top three side Dino SC to Lagos for a massive showdown at the top of the TCC log on Sunday.

 

The Blue Eagles secured a narrow win at Valiant last matchweek, while Dino claimed a comfortable win over rivals Atlantic Business in Ijebu Ode on Wednesday.

Both sides met in the TCC league last term. The first leg ended goalless while the last meeting on the final day of last season ending in a 3-1 win for Gbagada, a result that denied the Lions the title. In fact, this game is the biggest of matchweek nine.

 

Both teams are in rich vein of form and that makes this game a blockbuster for the neutrals to see while the top seeds do the battle on the turf on Sunday.

 

FORM

Gbagada: LLWWW

Dino: WWWDW

 

STAT ATTACK

5 – Dino are unbeaten in their past five TCC League games. 

Form:

Hosts, Gbagada leads the TCC_League table with 18 points from 8, while Dino are third with just two points adrift the leaders.

A win in Lagos could take take Dino to the top of the table for the first time this season.

Edet stars as Dino SC spoils business for Atlantic Business

Defense marshal, Timothy Edet was a Trojan for Dino SC on Wednesday as his side returned to winning ways with a 2-0 away win over Atlantic Business in the Matchday 8 of The Creative Championship, TCC League.

Two first half goals from Hyacinth Ogonna and Elijah Adekunle ensured the boys of Coach Gibson Godwin remained third on the log. 

Ogonna gave Dino the lead inside opening minute of the match played at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode as he finis up a beautiful team build up.

Atlantic tried to grow into the game with some spell of dominance but their hopes were slimmed at the stroke of half an hour when in form Dino attacked, Adekunle Elijah doubled the lead for his side making Dino headed to the dug out with two goal cushion.

The resumption of the game was all about the hosts, Atlantic pulling all the strings to get back into the game but met a rock solid defense led by Edet who controlled Dino's defense and ensure his side recorded a win with a clean sheet.

The victory has however earned Dino SC 16 points from eight games, same points with defending champions, Beyond Limits who have superior goals. 

Dino SC will be traveling to Lagos for their Matchday 9 clash where they will be taking on league leaders, Gbagada FC.