2025 NWFL Match Day 7: Heartland Queens wrap up first stanza with 3-0 win over Confluence Queens

Posted : 27 February 2025

Heartland Queens wrapped up the first stanza of the ongoing 2024/2025 NWFL Premiership in emphatic fashion, cruising to a commanding 3-0 win against the visitors, Confluence Queens, in Wednesday's Matchday 7 game at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.

The high-stakes encounter saw both teams desperately searching for their first win of the campaign, but it was the Owerri Landladies who seized control of the moment right from kickoff with an early blitz that set the tone.

Heartland Queens wasted no time stamping their authority on the game, finding the breakthrough just two minutes after the opening whistle.

A well-delivered set piece was met by the hardworking Faith Samson, who outjumped her markers to nod home the opener, sending the home fans into instant frenzy.

Buoyed by the early lead, the Owerri side kept their foot on the throttle, bombarding the visitors with relentless attacking play.

Their persistence paid off in the 10th minute when skipper Chimebere Opara atoned for her earlier misses, showing great composure to rifle home a stunning finish and double the advantage.

With the hosts in full control, Confluence Queens had to regroup quickly. The Confluence City side responded with two tactical substitutions, tightening up their backline to withstand the Owerri side's relentless onslaught for the remainder of the first half.

The restart saw a more aggressive Confluence Queens as they attempted to claw their way back into the contest.

However, coach Obi Ogbala responded swiftly, making a flurry of substitutions that reignited Heartland Queens' attacking flair.

The introduction of Monica Matthew for Chizoba Johnson and Emmanuel James for Tosin Ogundeko added more bite to the hosts' hunger for goals.

A few minutes later, Yetunde Anyantosho and Faith Ekeke replaced Onyinyechi Kalu and Kelechi Orgii, bringing fresh energy to the squad.

The changes paid off instantly in the 71st minute when the in-form and team's leading scorer, Monica Matthew—already with two goals to her name this season—rose highest to meet a precise delivery, burying a superb header and putting the game beyond doubt.

The emphatic victory sees Heartland Queens move to five points, though they remain seventh in the eight-team log, while Confluence Queens stay at the bottom with no points.

With the first stanza of the league now concluded, both teams will head into a short recess before facing off again in the reverse fixture in Kogi State, where the Owerri side will attempt to complete the double over their fellow strugglers.

2025 NWFL Match Day 7: Heartland Queens wrap up first stanza with 3-0 win over Confluence Queens

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