Sporting Lagos Academy secured their place in the semi-finals of the prestigious Gothia Cup after defeating Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas in a dramatic penalty shootout.
The young Tech Boys did not concede a single goal in the group stages or knockout phase before this quarterfinal match at the Heden 4 Puma, Footballrover reports.
They won four consecutive games, scoring six goals and allowing none while saving one penalty.
While their opponents from Ivory Coast conceded four goals in the tournament before coming into this game, both teams have yet to taste a defeat before this game.
The undefeated Noisy Lagosians continued their impressive run with a resolute defensive display that frustrated the attack of ASEC Mimosas.
Despite numerous scoring opportunities for both sides, the match ended goalless, forcing a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.
Sporting Lagos, known for their resilience and team spirit, held their nerve to convert four crucial penalties, while their Ivorian opponents missed one, sending the Nigerian academy into so much jubilation.
TWO GAMES IN A DAY!!!!
TWO WINSSSS IN A DAY!!!🔝 SEMI FINALISTS
🏟️ 5 games played
✅ 0 games lost
⚽️ 6 goals scored
🧤 0 goals concededARE YOU NOW FAMILIAR???#LetsGoSporting💙💛 || #SLFAGothiaCup2024 pic.twitter.com/qcKMpPk4B1
— Sporting Lagos Football Academy (@SLFCAcademy) July 18, 2024
With their brilliant performance so far, the Lagos-based outfit has established themselves as strong contenders for the title.
This historic victory marks another milestone for the team as the Lagos-based team joins the elite four teams vying for the coveted Gothia Cup trophy.
Sporting Lagos will now prepare to face Beyond Limits in the semi-finals of the Gothia Cup tournament in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The last time both parties met was in the TCC Cup final in July, with the Remo Stars Academy boys coming on top.
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