Vandrezzer FC shared the spoils with a ‘not-lucky’ Dakkada FC team as it finished 0-0 in the Nigeria National League [NNL] derby in Akwa Ibom State.
The game was played at the Uyo Township Stadium, the shared home-ground of both teams but with Vandrezzer FC as hosts for the game on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
In the first half, both teams had great chances to open the scoring but there was in even more in wait for Dakkada FC in the second half.
Coach Emmanuel King sent Nsikak Moses on for Christian Ekong during the break, a switch that produced at least three great goalscoring opportunities but Dakkada FC were just not-lucky enough to hit the target.
In the 75th minute, Dakkada FC striker, Lucky Tom played Nsikak Moses through on goal but the wingers left-footed attempt rolled just wide of the Vandrezzer FC goal.
Nsikak Moses turned provider in the 84th minute when he crossed for Lucky Tom who fired a glorious opportunity with only the goalkeeper to beat, over the crossbar.
With a minute to the end of regulation time, Dakkada FC were presented with another big opportunity to break the deadlock when Aniekan Ekpe’s shot was parried into the path of Nsikak Moses but the wingers attempt flew over the target.
In the end, there was no-goal to separate both Uyo-based Nigeria National League clubs as it finished 0-0, a point on the road for Dakkada FC who will rue missed chances to take maximum points at the Uyo Township Stadium.
