Bala rues Enyimba draw against Insurance

By Akeem Lawal

ENYIMBA forward, Reuben Bala has admitted rather ruefully that his side underrated their Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 14 clash opponents and newcomers, Bendel Insurance.

The People’s Elephant and seven-time champions were held to a barren draw by the ‘Benin Arsenals’ at their slaughter ground – Enyimba Stadium in Aba on Sunday.

In a chat with Sportsbiz47.blogspot.com, Bala said the unusual result is a huge set back to his side dreamed quest to take over the leadership of the group a position held firmly by the Lagos side, MFM FC.

“We must have underrated the opponents, Bendel Insurance and now we have paid dearly for it. Nobody expected that type of result not even now all our plans were to take over the leadership of the group.

“We missed the opportunity in the score draw at MFM FC in Lagos and here we are again missing the golden opportunity right at our backyard.

“Well, we still have something to take away from the game, it could have been worst if we had lost the match.

“Aside, the barren draw our performance was good and fantastic, we had glaring chances to win the game but we did not make good use of the chances. Insurance put up a good fight and actually gave a good account of themselves, they truly deserved the point taken from the match.

“Nobody is happy with the result as a win would have taken us to the top of the group. Now we are third on the log behind leaders, MFM FC and Enugu Rangers. I can say we played well but our best was not good enough to give us the desired result.

“We are not relenting rather we will fight harder in the next matches to reclaim the points  as well as push further to the top,” the former Plateau United goal poacher told Sportsbiz47.blogspot.com.

Enyimba are third on the 12-team abridged NPFL Group A log on 21 points two behind group’s leaders, MFM FC.