Gallant Dino Sporting Club surrenders Lagos Supremacy Cup title to Beyond Limits

 

In a dramatic final at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Beyond Limits overcame Dino Sporting Club to win the Lagos Supremacy Cup on Saturday. 

Despite Dino remaining unbeaten in regulation time, Beyond Limits triumphed 6-5 in a tense penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1.

The clash reignited the fierce rivalry between the two sides, who showcased their quality and determination throughout the tournament.

Dino Sporting Club had a chance to take an early lead in the sixth minute when Hassan Agbede stepped up for a penalty. 

However, Beyond Limits goalkeeper Daniel Aiyenugba produced a crucial save to deny him.

The defending champions nearly broke the deadlock again in the 23rd minute, but Ilechukwu Friday’s effort was cleared off the line by Rawa Muhammed.

Against the run of play, Beyond Limits took the lead in the 27th minute through Daniel Arierhi, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to score with a tame shot.

Dino equalized in the 39th minute after Zakari Haruna was penalized for a handball in the box. Friday confidently converted the penalty, restoring parity.

Both sides pushed for a winner in the second half but failed to capitalize on their chances, resulting in a penalty shootout.

In the decisive shootout, Aiyenugba emerged as the hero, saving Pascal Okoli’s penalty. Meliga Promise then sealed the victory for Beyond Limits, sending Dino’s goalkeeper the wrong way with a composed final spot kick.

While Dino Sporting Club maintained their unbeaten record in regulation time, it was Beyond Limits who claimed the coveted title, ending the tournament on a high note with a well-earned victory.

Creative Championship: Ikechukwu Friday's hat trick propels Dino SC back to winning ways

 

Dino Sporting Club secured their most significant victory to date in the Creative Championship League, decimating Escola FC with an astonishing 8-0 triumph.

The victory came as a redemption for Dino Sporting Club, who were reeling from a humiliating 5-2 loss to Imperial FC earlier in the week, spurring them on to showcase their true potential on the field.

From the onset, Dino Sporting Club asserted their dominance, swiftly netting two goals within the opening 45 minutes courtesy of Stephen Ende and Amos Adzuu.

As the game progressed, Dino Sporting Club intensified their assault, adding six more goals to their tally, leaving Escola FC in disbelief and securing a resounding victory.

Ikechukwu Friday emerged as the standout performer, delivering a remarkable hat-trick, propelling Dino Sporting Club to score eight goals for the second time in the league campaign.

Following the final whistle, Maduboko Henry was rightfully recognized as the Player of the Match, acknowledging his invaluable contributions to the team's triumph. 

This accolade marked Henry's second individual award in as many weeks, solidifying his pivotal role within the squad.

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. 

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.