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Bayelsa United Football Club secured a commanding 4-2 victory over Austenplus Football Club in a thrilling league encounter.
The match kicked off with Bayelsa United applying early pressure, and they capitalized on a defensive mistake from Austenplus to take the lead within the first nine minutes. As the first half progressed, Bayelsa United doubled their advantage in the 37th minute through a goalmouth scramble, making it 2-0.
Austenplus made tactical changes at halftime, bringing on fresh legs to alter their fortunes. However, Bayelsa United continued their dominance, scoring again just three minutes after the restart with a diving header, extending their lead to 3-0.
Austenplus responded almost immediately, with a stunning direct free-kick from outside the box in the 49th minute, reducing the deficit to 3-1. They gained momentum and found the back of the net again in the 64th minute with a close-range effort, assisted by a substitute, narrowing the score to 3-2.
Despite their efforts, Bayelsa United sealed the win with a fourth goal, ensuring a decisive victory.