BY KINGSLEY UZOWULU*.
Heartland fc of Owerri yesterday at the Dan Anyiam stadium clinched their first major title this year as they defeated OISA FC of Ngor okpala by 2-0 in the final match of the Imo FA Cup.
The first half of the encounter ended goaless as the duo were determined to make a statement, with the Naze Millionaires dominating proceedings.
In the second half the Emmanuel Amuneke tutored side their dominance in play with increased ball possession, creating several chances that were not converted to goal until Surajudeen lawal strucked in the 67th minute of play to score the curtain raiser for his team after a well coordinated move.
The Naze Millionaires pressed further after the first goal dictating play and running rings around the OISA players with some sensational moves that eventually resulted to the second goal in the 74th minute by the gangling and prolific finisher of the NPFL side Surajudeen lawal to put the game beyond the youthful OISA boys.
Heartland fc remained focused and barely kept their opponents at bay with solid defense artistry that checkmated the excesses of the Okpala side until the blast of the whistle by the referee for the end of the match.
The two teams will represent the state at the National Level in the Federation Cup.
