TCC League: Coach Gibson demands more from Dino Sporting Club despite bright start to new season

 

Godwin Gibson heaped praise on Dino Sporting Club's start to the season after his side thrashed Atlantic Business 4-1 in the Creative League championship at the Otunba Dipo Dina's Stadium, Ijebu Ode.

Dino SC were in total control of the match, racing to 3-0 lead at half-time but had to hold on when the visitors pulled one back, before Ogonna Hyacinth's second goal of the afternoon secured the points.

When asked if the win was a relief after last season's struggle, Gibson said :

"It was a good game, full of goals and actions,

"I'm happy all the work we did in training was transmitted to the pitch and that's good as well."

The victory is Dino SC's first home win over their neighbors, and despite scoring four time, Gibson believes his boy should have done better .

"We should have scored more, because we missed some chances , but overall we are happy to start the season on good note.

After placing second to Beyond Limits twice, Dino SC finished in disappointing 6th position last season.

"Yes, we have started well this time, and we can't relax now. We have to improve , because we have set a target for ourselves this season . So we have to keep working." Coach Gibson conclusion.

Meanwhile Dino Sporting Club have been drawn against debutants Sporting Lagos academy in the TCC League cup.

Dino SC won the cup back in 2022.

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. 

TCC League: Dino SC go to Atlantic with Business mindset in Matchweek 8

Without a win in their last four, Atlantic come into this one, desperate for one, as they look to distant themselves from the bottom of the table.

Scoring has not been a problem for Atlantic Business. However, with only one clean sheet in their last four, keeping opponents at bay has been a Herculean task. And that’s the Achilles Heel Dino will be looking to exploit.

For Coach Gibson’s side, MatchWeek 7 was the first time in four games they dropped points. After a three-game winning streak, Dino failed to get the better of Valiant.

Since picking their first win of the season against Iganmu, they have not looked back since. They have scored in each of their last five games, They have however failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four, a streak Atlantic Business will be happy to make five.

FORM

Atlantic Business: DDLD

Dino: WWWD

STAT ATTACK

Dino have scored at least two goals in each of their last five games.

MAN TO WATCH

Okoro Hyacinth Ogoona (Dino SC)

On a two-game scoring streak, Ogonna is the lethal scorer to watch out for.