In what can be described as goal of the season, Kamal Yusuf stole the show with a pure moment of magic to draw the young Jets U-19 side level with a 94th minute stunning free kick from 30yards much to the delight of all supporters at the stadium.
The goal came just when it appeared all hopes of equalising were being dashed.
Earlier in the 8th minute, Plateau Utd U-19 side found themselves in the lead from the penalty spot superbly converted by Pede Ezekiel as that could only spark the young Jets into attacking their opponents relentlessly in search of an equaliser.
There was a legitimate call for a penalty from the Jets side and their supporters after center forward Prince Gobum was clearly brought down inside the 18-yard box by Plateau Utd U-19 side goalkeeper just when he was about to fire a shot into an empty net which the referee waved away much to the disbelief of many fans at the stadium.
Before Jets stunning equaliser, goalkeeper Ibrahim Bature produced a sensational one-on-one save to deny Plateau Utd youth team a second goal.
In terms of individual quality and brilliance, Jets captain, Enoch Boyi and forward Isaiah Pam were no match with any other player on the pitch with their constant display of skills, energy and pace which majorly unsettled the Plateau Utd U-19 side for much part of the encounter.
With this kind of display from both teams, the future looks promising in the new National U-19 Youth League.
Coach Lawrence Oputa’s Jets U-19 side will next take on Joecas FA in yet another Jos derby.
E-signed: Jerry Udoh
Media Consultant, Mighty Jets Int’l FC
