Victory Ones FC Snatch Late Equalizer in 1-1 Thriller Against Buruj Sports Academy
In a pulsating friendly match filled with drama, technical finesse, and sheer determination, Victory Ones FC held Buruj Sports Academy to a 1-1 draw, equalizing in the dying minutes to cap off an enthralling encounter.
The match kicked off at exactly 4:18 PM with Victory Ones FC taking early possession.
Buruj Sports Academy wasted no time in asserting their dominance, with their creative midfield engine pulling the strings. A golden chance came early as midfielder Raheem Salaudeen sliced through the opposition with a pinpoint through ball to striker Moses Agemo, whose one-on-one effort was thwarted by the alert Victory Ones goalkeeper.Despite several waves of attack and sustained pressure led by Salaudeen’s intelligent distribution, Buruj couldn’t break the deadlock.
The first half closed with both teams goalless but full of intent.The second half resumed at 5:10 PM, and Buruj quickly picked up where they left off.
Their breakthrough came in the 63rd minute through a moment of courage and precision.
A long-range pass from Habeeb found Anjolaoluwa, who fearlessly challenged the onrushing goalkeeper and headed home to give Buruj the lead — suffering a broken nose in the process.
His sacrifice underscored the intensity of the contest.Victory Ones FC, however, remained resilient.
With time running out, they ramped up the pressure and were rewarded in the 86th minute, finding the back of the net to make it 1-1 and silence the Buruj faithful.After a full 90 minutes of high-octane football, both sides settled for a 1-1 draw — a fair result that highlighted their tactical discipline and fighting spirit.
