Green Lock FC Triumphs Over Star Builders FC In Thrilling Clash

Green Lock FC secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Star Builders FC in a league match held at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu, Ogun State, on 1 May 2025. The match a riveting display of football, with both teams demonstrating their attacking prowess.

The first half saw Green Lock FC take control, with Israel Amodu breaking the deadlock just before half-time. In the 42nd minute, Amodu unleashed a stunning volley with his right foot, sending the ball past the Star Builders goalkeeper and into the net, giving Green Lock a 1-0 lead as they headed into the break.

However, the second half began with a swift response from Star Builders FC. Just eight minutes after the restart, they equalised in the 53rd minute with a well-placed shot from inside the box, courtesy of an attacking move that caught Green Lock's defence off guard. The game intensified as Star Builders took the lead just three minutes later, scoring again in the 56th minute with another volley, this time also struck with the right foot, putting Green Lock on the back foot at 2-1.

In a tactical response, Green Lock made their first substitution in the 54th minute, bringing on Idris Ibrahim for Edwin Onazi to bolster their attacking options. The changes proved effective as Green Lock began to regain control of the match. In the 62nd minute, Toheeb Adebayo replaced Tope Omotoso, and Oyewole Alonge came on for Dominic Sandy, further shifting the dynamics of the game.

The turning point came in the 68th minute when Praise Adebisi levelled the score at 2-2. Adebisi converted a penalty awarded after a foul outside the box, striking the ball confidently with his right foot following a precise assist from Amodu. The momentum shifted back to Green Lock, and they took the lead in the 83rd minute. Praise Adebisi scored his second of the match, receiving a flicked assist from Tomiwa Aladegbola before finishing with his left foot from inside the box, making it 3-2.

As the match drew to a close, Green Lock FC's defence held firm against any late attempts from Star Builders FC. In the 78th minute, they made two more substitutions, with Tomiwa Aladegbola coming on for Kehinde Oni and Ahmed Moses Suleiman replacing the injured Prince Ogo. The final whistle confirmed Green Lock's hard-fought victory, a testament to their resilience and attacking flair throughout the match.