Applebee dismantle Mavbrooks with second-half goal blitz to reach Lagos Liga semi-finals
Review
Mobalaji Johnson Arena
Applebee FC
Mavbrooks SC
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| 0 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Shots on Goal | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kick | 0 |
| 0 | Shots | 0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Fouls |
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Ball Possession
Game Timeline
Applebee FC delivered a statement performance at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Friday, 20 December 2024, overwhelming Mavbrooks FC with a commanding 4-0 victory to advance to the semi-finals of the Lagos Liga.
Despite a goalless first half, Applebee FC exploded into life in the second period, netting four unanswered goals to underline their title credentials.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The match began with Applebee showing early intent, dictating possession and pressing high up the pitch. Mavbrooks, however, remained well-organised defensively and looked to exploit counter-attacking opportunities.
Applebee carved out a few early half-chances but struggled to find the finishing touch. Their captain, David Onuche, tried to orchestrate play from midfield, but Mavbrooks’ defence stayed compact, forcing their opponents to take shots from distance.
The Oyikolo-led team, meanwhile, had their moments on the break but lacked the final pass to truly trouble Applebee’s backline. The closest they came was in the 17th minute, when a long-range effort from Hassan Abdulrahman forced a routine save from the Applebee FC goalkeeper Samuel Eneh.
As the first half wore on, Applebee’s dominance in possession grew. They completed 90% of their passes and looked the more likely side to score, yet Mavbrooks’ resilience kept the game scoreless heading into the break.
The second half painted a completely different picture, as the Nnazilim Egbonu boys finally found their rhythm and took complete control of the game.
The breakthrough arrived in the 27th minute when Onuche latched onto a well-placed pass from Sodiq Folorunsho before rifling home a composed finish to put his side ahead.
Once the deadlock was broken, Applebee FC did not look back. Their confidence surged, and they doubled their lead in the 33rd minute through Favour Anieke, who finished off a clever assist from Ramon Ishola.
Mavbrooks, rattled by the two quickfire goals, struggled to regain composure. Applebee kept up the pressure, and in the 39th minute, Famous Adewale got on the scoresheet, finishing off another assist from Ishola to extend the lead to 3-0.
The icing on the cake arrived in the final minute of normal time when Anthony Badejo fired home a fourth goal, with Onuche turning provider this time, capping off a dominant second-half performance.
Applebee’s dominance was not just reflected in the scoreline but also in the match statistics. They enjoyed 56% possession, completed 90% of their passes (154/171), and won six corners.
Mavbrooks, by contrast, struggled to make an impact offensively. They finished with 44% possession, an 85% pass accuracy (121/142), and crucially, failed to win a single corner throughout the match.
With the victory, Applebee became the first-ever team to qualify for the semi-finals of the Lagos Liga. Their second-half performance sent a strong message to the remaining contenders, establishing them as a force to be reckoned with as the competition enters its final stages.
Results
| Team | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Goals | Possession | Outcome |
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| Applebee FC | 0 | 4 | 4 | 56 | Win |
| Mavbrooks SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | Loss |
MATCH STATISTICS
