A 13th minute goal by Christian Pyagbara, was enough to earn Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan all points in the NPFL Matchday 36 clash against eternal rivals, Rangers International.
The packed full Lekan Salami Stadium Complex main bowl was thrown into early celebration as the striker rose high to nod home Ayobami Junior’s well taken corner kick.
The Oluyole Warriors squandered goal scoring chances before Pyagbara’s goal and equally wasted scoring opportunities to increase the tally before the break
The Gbenga Ogunbote tutored lads were stretched to the limit by the table topping Flying Antelopes who came into the second half determined to get the leveller.
However, resolute defending by the 3SC rear, denied the visitors the equaliser, till the game ended.
With the victory, the Ibadan soccer lords remained fourth on the log with 59 points from 36 matches, and will hope to move up on the ladder when they face Bayelsa United on Sunday, in match 37 fixture billed for the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.