Katsina United and Plateau United produced four goals in Saturday’s standalone fixture of the EUROMATCH-NPFL after playing a 2-2 draw at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina.
Nura Abdulbari came close to opening the scoring for Katsina United in the 16th minute but failed to convert.
On 30 minutes, Victor Dawa’s corner was glanced into the net for an own goal to give Plateau United the lead.
Gbenga Ogunbote’s men held onto their lead into the break despite a wave of attack from Katsina United.
The match did not offer much in the second half until the final 10 minutes which produced three goals.
Plateau United doubled their lead on 82 minutes after Jibril Ibrahim was played through on goal by Nenrot Silas to put the ball beyond Katsina United goalkeeper Francis Koroma.
At that point, it seemed the game was sealed by Plateau United until two minutes later when substitute Yusha’u Armiya’u popped up with what looked like a consolation strike at first to make the scoreline 2-1.
In stoppage time, another substitute Umar Rabiu equalized for Katsina United from close range to ensure they earn a point out of no where.
Rabiu’s late goal denied Plateau United a chance to claim their first away win and also saved Katsina United the blushes of a first defeat at home this season.
Matchday 10 continues with seven games on Sunday including unbeaten table-topping Rivers United up for a big test at Bendel Insurance.