The dismal performance of the centre referee was the talk on the lips of a large percentage of those at the Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba in Ibadan for 3SC’s pulsating 2-2 draw with Bendel Insurance.
Imade Osarenkhoe opened the scoring for the Benin Gunners within a minute before setting up strike partner Ismael Sarki in the 38th minute to make it 2-0.
The Oluyole Warriors kept pushing for some respite but the Bendel Insurance defence and some controversial calls from the match officials thwarted their efforts including a couple of penalty shouts.
Taofeeq Malomo scored one to make it 1-2 for the hosts just before halftime and then had a blatant penalty shout ignored by the referee.
Gbenga Ogunbote’s side increased the pressure on Monday Odigie’s wards as the second half resumed and were rewarded with the equaliser by stand-in captain Opeoluwa Olufemi following a fine passing exchange in the final third.
Supporters of the Oluyole Warriors bemoaned the game’s officiating as more controversial calls were being made with some calling on the media to beam the lights on the bad officiating.
3SC, whose players looked dejected at the result, will travel to play against Enyimba in Aba for their Matchday 8 midweek clash.
Elsewhere, Enugu Rangers defeated Doma Utd 1-0 while Remo Stars were held to a 1-1 draw by Plateau Utd.