Beyond Limits FA on Thursday evening secured a dramatic 7-6 penalty shootout victory over Ghana’s Right to Dream to advance to the semifinals of the prestigious Gothia Cup.
The match, played at the SKF Arena on Thursday, was a show of the raw talent and resilience of the Nigerian side, Footballrover reports.
From the onset, Beyond Limits displayed intent, with Isaac Chukwudi breaking the deadlock just a minute into the game.
The early goal seemed to unsettle Right to Dream, the six-time champions, as they struggled to find their rhythm.
Beyond Limits maintained their dominance throughout the first half, keeping the Ghanaian side at bay.
The second half witnessed a change in momentum as Right to Dream managed to equalise, forcing the match into a nervy penalty shootout.
With hearts pounding and tensions high, Beyond Limits held their nerve, converting all their spot-kicks, while goalkeeper Daniel pulled off a crucial save to seal the victory.
This remarkable win not only propels Beyond Limits into the semifinals but also shows how strong the youthful side is.
The team remains undefeated in the tournament.
Hopes are now high that they can continue their dream run and bring the coveted Gothia Cup trophy back to Nigeria.
However, Beyond Limits and Sporting Lagos are set to clash in the semi-finals of the ongoing Gothia Cup tournament in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Both sides last faced each other in the TCC Cup final on July 31st, with the Remo Stars youngsters emerging winners in a penalty shootout after Sporting captain Okoro Odinaka missed his attempt.
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