Sporting crush Doma to take command of NNL Super 4

Sporting Lagos delivered a resounding performance in the second half to thrash Doma United 4-0 in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Wednesday night, putting themselves within reach of the Nigeria National League Super 4 title.

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The match, which took place under floodlights at the Remo Stars Stadium after a change from the initial daytime schedule, started at a slow pace before Sporting Lagos gradually took control.

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Doma United made an early threat, with their winger Mathew Ogenyi beating his marker on the left within five minutes, but his low effort was deflected behind for a corner.

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Sporting Lagos responded through Seun Akanji, who missed a clear opportunity in the 15th minute after failing to connect cleanly in front of goal.

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The breakthrough came in the 28th minute when Akanji scored from close range, giving Sporting a well-deserved lead after sustained pressure.

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Sporting Lagos maintained control, with Aliyu going close before half-time as Doma United struggled to break out of their half.

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At the interval, Sporting led 1-0, a scoreline that reflected their dominance despite Doma United's occasional counter-attacks.

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The second half saw Sporting Lagos raise the tempo decisively, with Shola Oladunjoye doubling the advantage three minutes after the restart.

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Oladunjoye's goal punished Doma United's defensive lapses, converting from close range to give Sporting a 2-0 lead.

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Doma United's resistance faded as Sporting Lagos dictated proceedings across the pitch, with skipper Solomon Uloko inspiring his side in midfield.

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Uloko extended the lead in the 81st minute with a composed finish, effectively ending the contest.

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Uloko then added further gloss to the scoreline in the 88th minute, firing in a superb effort to complete a dominant display and seal a brace.

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The result means Sporting Lagos have collected maximum points from their first two matches, following their opening-day win over Ranchers Bees, and sit firmly in control of the Super 4 standings.

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Inter Lagos also boosted their campaign with a 2-0 win over Ranchers Bees, who have now lost both of their opening fixtures.

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Doma United sit third after their opening victory, while Ranchers Bees remain bottom without a point.

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Sporting Lagos now requires just a point from their final fixture against Inter Lagos to secure the Super 4 title.

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Meanwhile, Inter Lagos must win convincingly and rely on other results to overturn the standings.

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Attention now turns to a decisive final round of matches on Friday that will determine both the champions and final placings in the competition.