Shooting Stars : A Freewrite

There were lots to play for as the hosts were battling to escape demotion to the lower league, while the visitors had their eyes on picking a continental ticket.

Shooting Stars, who arrived at the Samson Siasia Stadium, beaming with confidence, got wind of what awaits them immediately they arrived as some fans, backed by officials of Bayelsa United, threatened fire and brimstone, telling the SC contingent to either lose the game and go in peace, or allow the result to go otherwise and see hell.

Some of the fans and the officials of the home team, insisted they are out for a revenge, claiming that their team was robbed in the first round, even as they vowed to do everything possible to keep their premier league status.

Some of the officials stood at the entrance to the dressing room of Shooting Stars, harassing and shouting on every SC officials and players

The match officilas were not left out of the harrassment, as the fans kept threatening them at will while warming up for the match

When the game finally kicked off, the two teams got down to business and fought all through the first half with Shooting Stars finishing the half with a - lead and were also down to men after the expulsion of Aniyikaye Adeleye.

While making their way in after the first half, the match officilas, in particular the center referee, Buhari Bawa were harassed, with the center referee, physically assaulted

As if the first half drama was just a prelude, the second half was filled with controversial moments as the hosts were hell bent on securing the maximum points by any means.