BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE
Coach of Prince Kazeem Eletu Football Club, Israel Adegolu has commended his boys despite their defeat in the semifinal of Dare to Dream Championship/European Scouting Football National Tournament which held on Thursday evening at the legacy pitch of National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
Prince Kazeem Eletu failed to progress to the final after they lost 2-3 to Elite Stars Football Club in the penalty shootout.
The pulsating encounter ended in barren draw before the two teams went into penalty shootout.Kudos was given to Elite goalie, Eniola Yusuf who saved three penalties to earn his team’s final slot.
Although Eletu goalie, Taiwo gave his best by saving two penalties unfortunately his effort was not rewarded as his opponent ran away with victory.
Adegolu still hailed his boys for their brilliant performance but noted that they were not too clinical in the front of goal.
He however admitted that the players played to instructions but pointed out that they were also unlucky against their opponents.
“It was not a bad match for us but our fans who watched our games today might not be happy because they want to see Eletu boys in the final.Honestly speaking the boys gave their best unfortunately they were not lucky in the encounter.
“We created more scoring chances in the second half but the boys failed to convert all their chances yet i still commend them despite the loss and i wish our opponents all the best in their final.
In other semi final, Young Strikers pip B United 1-0 to book a place in the final. The final would hold on Friday at the legacy pitch of National Stadium.