Green Lock FC Fall Short Against Grassrunners FC In League Clash

In a gripping encounter at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu, Ogun State, Green Lock FC faced off against Grassrunners Football Club on 24 April 2025. The match, which kicked off at 8:00 am, ended in a narrow defeat for Green Lock, who succumbed to a 2-1 loss after a hard-fought battle that extended into injury time.

Green Lock FC adopted a 4-3-3 formation, this setup aimed to provide a balanced approach, with a strong emphasis on wing play and quick transitions.

The match began with an explosive start as Tobi Mohammed opened the scoring for Green Lock FC just three minutes in, heading home a precise cornerkick from Tope Omotoso. The early goal set the tone for an intense first half, with Green Lock looking to build on their lead.

However, the tide turned in the 42nd minute when Grassrunners FC equalised with a close-range tap-in, catching the Green Lock defence off guard. Just before the half-time whistle, disaster struck for Green Lock as an own goal from Shallom Abah gifted Grassrunners a 2-1 lead, leaving the home side reeling as they headed into the break.

The second half saw tactical changes from Green Lock, with Emmanuel Nelson replacing Miracle Tochukwu Okoye and Israel Amodu coming on for Edwin Onazi at the start of the half. The substitutions aimed to inject fresh energy into the team as they sought to overturn the deficit.

As the match progressed, Green Lock continued to push for an equaliser, but their efforts were met with resilience from the Grassrunners defence.

Despite their best efforts, Green Lock could not find a way back into the match, and the final whistle confirmed a disappointing defeat. The performance showcased moments of promise, particularly in the early exchanges, but ultimately, the team was left to rue missed opportunities and defensive lapses that proved costly against a determined Grassrunners side.