*SCIENCE DEANS CUP REPORT*
*In relation to the much anticipated faculty of science sports week which kicked off with a marathon race about 48 hours earlier in a not-so-encouraging downpour of rain, the event didn't let the weather condition get to them as the main event took place today at the institutions sports centre.*
*Traditionally, on a Monday morning at the faculty, students would get busy with academic activities and all, but things didn't look the same today as yesterday marked the mask and jersey-day of the sports festival. Some European football fanatics appeared in their favourite club's jerseys, while others came in their department's football jersey.* *Not forgetting the various kinds of masks worn by ever-exploring socialites. At about 12:30pm, every fanatic on the attire and others collectively set off to the sports arena for the main event.*
*On arrival, everyone assembled at a position, with the faculty's Dean expected to be present at the start of the event but arrived about 2hours later. First things first, it was the opening prayer in regards to GOD for the success of the event which was led by a CBG freshman with the event's host as Mc Popo; the ever-funny ribcracker who represents the department of microbiology. The national anthem was recited followed by the sport's festival theme song.*
*The first football match for male male category was between defending champions*
*Biochemist vs Botany.*
*Both teams made a warm march to the centre stage with cheers and screams from the battalion of supporters.*
*The match soon kicked off and it was BTN who looked like they were on a mercenary mission to come out as victors at all cost. Both teams were not giving the fans the vibe they really craved for as both teams attacked and defended simultaneously. The first half ended like a wind that just blew past a dead tree;zero impact.*
*The second half started and it was BTN who looked to have put to good use whatever they discussed in the dressing room,not forgetting BCH goalkeeper's heroics that kept the game levelled with his fine saves. At a point, players from both teams started complaining of pitch condition as the cause for their inability to score goals-how ironic.*
*The game was getting to a close and there was still nothing to show from both teams, an occurrence that would normally be termed a bad omen for the competition's opening game.The referee blew for the end of the match 0-0 and both teams went straight into penalty shootout, having in mind that there will be no redemption for whoever loses out, as the competition is a knockout format. BCH however showed continuous dominance and authority as they edged out winners after BTN lost 3 straight penalty Kicks and BCH utilised theirs. BCH won 3-0 on penalties.*
*Chemistry vs Pre-Medicals*
*The second fixture kicked off with department of chemistry battling out out against the pre-medical students freshmen. A game that was predicted to be one sided by pundits as CHM team cuts across all levels while the pre-MED team had only newbies to present.*
*First half kicked off and things weren't looking to go as planned for CHM as pre-MED were only good at keeping the ball in the air. Soon enough, CHM got their rhythm, kept their calm and possessed their opponent from half field, restricting any attack that wanted to go beyond the midfield. At a point, the pre-MED players started to play as if all they wanted was to get the ball out of their own box, with their forward line nothing to write home about either.*
*Soon CHM showed that they were done with child's play as an incisive pass found its way to their forward "LALA",and he converted home well.CHM 1-0 Pre MED. CHM looked hungry for more goals but they referee ended the first half.*
*Second half began and in less than a minute, a long range from CHM midfield was poorly handled by Pre-MED defenders which almost cost them another goal. Subsequent errors were made by these defenders which CHM failed to capitalise on, not until their pass-master OBANTU, came in as a substitute and dominated the midfield with cut-throat passes.As if he was an all-rounder, he soon took a corner kick that found the head of the ever present LALA and he headed home well. CHM 2-0 Pre-MED. On one or two occasions, Pre-MED also showed a form of attacking threat if not for CHM goalkeeper's heroics. The game was going to a close and it was OBANTU again whose incisive long-range pass found BEEJAY and he showed his masterclass by putting it to the roof of the net,putting the game to bed. CHM 3-0 Pre-MED.*
*The referee soon put the underdogs out of their misery and blew for the final whistle.*
*Microbiolohy vs GeoSciences*
*This match is one you should not have missed if you actually did. This game reflected adrenaline enough to power a gas station.*
*GEO made the kickoff with GEO's "JOSH" kicking the ball to his goalpost unreasonably as if he had been paid to go against his team. The ball however went for a corner kick. This two teams had everything in common on the pitch except for GEO physical attributes, they occasionally hit anything that came their way, subduing MIC in the process. GEO midfielder laid a cross intended for their opponent's box but it hits the crossbar instead, finds it's way to the mercy of "DA BEST" who only kicks into the thin air, missing his strike. At a point MIC looked pressurised and decided to switch to a calm style of play but this didn't work out well as GEO gave them little or no chance for decision-making.* *Things soon started heating up and tackles started flying in, frustration set in as MIC midfielder's unprofessional foul got a boo from the spectators only for the fouled player to get up on his feet and push his challenger on the chest, causing more roars from GEO supporters.*
*The Referee however called the offender and handed him a yellow card. Another brawling moment soon occurred as a ball goes out to throw-in, then came the controversy of who takes the throwing between the opposing players, both players flaired up and things went violent, the fans on the touchline gets into the pitch and gets themselves involved.When rage looked to have subsided,the referee called both players involved alongside their respective captains and gave out instructions of sportsmanship.* *To emphasize the extent of hard tackles in this match, the medical team was forced to get into action as well. Things cooked down a bit until a cross from GEO "MAESTRO" from the left flank found the head of unmarked "Da Best" and he headed into the goalnet. GEO 1-0 MIC.* *Seconds later the referee blew for the end of the first half.*
*Second half went underway and* *MIC made tactical substitutions, but before kick-off, the referee once again calls both team captain and instructs them to remember to call their teammates to order and avoid any voilent act. GEO continued their dominance as the stats clearly went against MIC. Soon, the scoreline started giving GEO a reason to be confident on the ball as "wow" dribbles started coming from GEO players. MIC defenders soon started losing concentration but it was GEO forwards that was wasteful with their chances. If there was one defender who did most of GEO defensive work, it was their left full back "REBEL", dogged in defence and precise marking , kept his cool and gave his all.* *The referee soon looked at his wristwatch and blew for end of the match. At this point, it doesn't matter to GEO players if they won by a goal, to them, a win is a win.*
NEXT UP:
*TUESDAY*
*FOOTBALL (male& female)*
*1:00—2:00 Game 4 (Zoology Vs Marine sciences)*
*2:00---3:00 Game5 (Physics Vs Maths)*
*3:00---4:00 Game6 (Computer Science Vs C.B.G)*
*VOLLEYBALL (Mixed) (1PM-4PM)*
*BASKETBALL (Mixed) (1PM-4PM)*
*Game1: MIC Vs CSC*
*Game1: GEO Vs MIC*
*Game2: BCH Vs CBG*
*Game2: MSM Vs CBG*
*Game3: MSM Vs BTN*
* Game3: CHM Vs PRE-MED*
*Game4: PHS Vs PRE-MED*
*Game4: CSC Vs PHS*
*Game5: MAT Vs ZLY*
*Game5: BTN Vs BCH*
*Game6: GEO Vs CHM*
*Game6: MAT Vs ZLY
*Reporting; BELLO DAMILOLA (defence_minister) {Marine science year 2}*
*BROUGHT TO YOU BY; ADESHINA PAUL ABIODUN (ULSSA SPORTS SECRETARY)*
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