Ottasolo FC came from behind to force Remo Stars to a 2 - 2 draw in one of the NLO final group stage matches (Ilorin Centre) decided at the Kwara State Sports Complex in Ilorin.
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The Solo Boys have now set up a playoff final for themselves with this result having topped group A table with 16 points.
It was a thrilling and entertaining encounter full of talking points as both teams exhibited a magnificent football artistry.
The first clear cut chance of the game rested on John Peter just five minutes into the proceedings when Samuel Ogunjimi's through ball beat Remo defense to leave John one-on-one with the goalkeeper but his low effort was parried to safety.
Remo Stars would then have their noses in front with a textbook header by Oyedele Lekan who rose the highest to power home a well taken freekick by Seun Dunsin.
Coach Seyi Elijah Boys poured forward in their numbers as they search for the equaliser but the resolute defense of Remo was a hard nut to break as they thwart Ottasolo attacking moves.
Boluwaji Solumade against all odds put Ottasolo back in the game with a glancing header on 31st minute when he connected well to a lofty cornerkick by Samuel Ogunjimi.
As the game continued to hot up, both teams created some scoring opportunities but could not find the back of the net
However, Ottasolo FC took the lead just at the nick of halftime stoppage through a clever jabbing by John Peter off a sumptuous low cross by Megba Tomola.
The Lagosian went to halftime break with a goal advantage
On resumption, there was another begging chance for 'Solo Boys' to double their advange but Hassan Hassan's close range effort missed the target by a whisker.
Oyedele Lekan drawn Remo Stars level from the penalty spot on 51 minute when Moshood Jelili tripped Seun Dunsin in the box.
Remo Stars' coach injected some fresh legs to fortify his team as they continued to search for the winner.
His compatriot, Olufemi Elijah responded with a double substitutes as he threw Nkwachukwu Samuel and Odeyemi Bolaji into fraw.
The changes could not affect the scorrline as the game ended 2 - 2.
Ottasolo FC who are group A leader will keep a date with Seat of God that top group B table on Friday at the Kwara State Sports Complex in Ilorin
Boluwaji Solumade was adjudged the man of the match
