The Oyo State Ministry of Finance Sector Football Team has emerged victorious over the Information and Communication Sector in a thrilling encounter at the ongoing Oyo State Public Service Games.
The keenly contested match, held at the Ikolaba High School Mini Sports Complex, Agodi GRA, Ibadan, formed part of the activities marking the 2025 Public Service Week.
The finance Sector opened the scoring in the first half before the Information and Communication team equalised to end the half at 1-1. On resumption, finance Sector regained the lead with a second goal, but the Information and Communication Sector side quickly responded to level the score at 2-2 just minutes before full time.
With the match tied at regulation time, the game proceeded to a penalty shootout. Both sides converted their first four spot kicks, but the Information and Communication Sector missed their fifth attempt, giving the Finance Sector team the opportunity to seal the victory.
The Ministry of Finance Sector converted the decisive penalty to secure a 7-6 shootout win, bringing the final score to 7-6.
The encounter, described as highly competitive and entertaining, drew cheers from spectators and added colour to the week-long Public Service Week celebration.
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