Peace and United Preseason: Gombe United held to a draw by Katsina United
Gombe United were forced to a 1-1 draw by Katsina United on matchday 02 at the ongoing Peace and Unity Preseason Tournament at the Sani Abacha, Kofar Mata, Kaduna on Saturday.
Still, Gombe United played quite well at times, especially in a first half that was probably the most accomplished performance yet under the new Technical Adviser Mohammed Baba Ganaru — Samson Sofo Ola broke the deadlock in the 39-minute after a lot of pressure from the Savannah Scorpions
Katsina United made a quick recovery from the goal deficit, With two quick chances, the Savannah Scorpions defense was at its best in the firing line
The second half was a bit more disjointed as it tends to be when dozens of subs get made. Both teams had the better of play, slightly, but neither side had the requisite quality to produce something substantial mid-way into the second half.
From a Gombe United corner, the ball was recycled. And after another clearance was knocked back into the penalty area by a Gombe United defender, the Katsina United forward was on hand to steer the ball beyond the Gombe United goalkeeper in goal.
The Sani Abacha Stadium erupted where a large volume of Katsina United waited anxiously for an equalizer.
Moments later, a second arrived as Gombe United midfielder played a pass through to their striker, and he rounded the Katsina United goalkeeper. who stretched outrightly to parry the ball over the bar.
