‎One Goal, One Champion! CSC Defeat Physics in Jot Cup Final

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            Hikmah Babatunde & Adedoyin Onajobi

The maiden edition of the Jot Cup was wrapped up after a brilliant and thrilling performance from the finalists, in the final match held on Sunday, 3 May, at the OAU Training Pitch 1.

‎The finalists, the Department of Physics and Computer Science (CSC), earned their spot in the final, after competing against eight Departments in a total of 15 matches, which included 12 group-stage games, a quarter final, semifinal, and the final showdown.

Computer Science, who were the winner of the tournament, began their impressive campaign with a 1–0 loss to Physics in the group stage. However, they bounced back strongly, defeating Mathematics 4–1 in their second match and securing a 1–0 victory over the Department of Agric Engineering (AGE) in their third game. 

It must be mentioned that CSC later finished top of their group with six points, scoring five goals and conceding two, with a +3 goal difference.

Similarly, the Physics side started strongly, defeating Computer Science 1–0 in their opening match. They went on to beat AGE 2–1 but suffered a 1–0 loss to Mathematics in their final group game. Like CSC, they finished with six points but had a lower goal difference, scoring three goals and conceding two (+1).

‎The final match lived up to expectations, with both teams displaying intense competition and rivalry. The first half was tightly contested as it ended in a goalless draw, with strong defensive performances from both sides.

‎However, the breakthrough eventually came in just a few minutes into the second half, as CSC secured a 1–0 victory, with a stunning goal scored by Mudasir Sodiq, from a pass and assist from Idris and Oluwadarasimi (Soft).

‎Following the goal, the Physics team pushed hard for an equalizer, but CSC defense remained resolute, denying them any breakthrough.

‎In the post-match interview with the ICONS correspondents, Sodiq expressed his joy at scoring the winning goal, attributing it to teamwork with Idris and Soft. He admitted that the first half was indeed challenging, as there was no coordination between the team. He further noted that the Coach’s halftime analysis helped the team regain composure and play more cohesively.

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‎Oluwadarasimi (Soft) also shared his excitement about providing the assist, saying he was unable to take a shot from his position, hence the pass to Sodiq, emphasizing that his performance was driven by team spirit and determination. He further lauded Jot Sport for its role in strengthening campus football.

‎Speaking with Benjamin (Cavaminger), who emerged as the tournament’s highest goal scorer with three goals for the Department of Business Administration in a competition, expressed surprise at winning the award, despite his team’s heartbreaking semifinal exit. He further noted that he was pleased that his efforts were recognized, attributing the award to a compensation for his team, who failed to claim the OAU Supremacy Cup on Thursday. 

‎In an interview with the CEO of JOT Sport, he highlighted that the competition was organized to bring better structure to campus football, pointing out that the final was particularly significant due to the long-standing rivalry between Computer Science‎ and Physics.

“Since the inception of JOT League Season 3, both teams have faced off multiple times. Computer Science won the first leg 3–1, while Physics claimed a 2–1 victory in the second leg, denying Computer Science the league title in a match that featured three penalty goals,” he acknowledged.

‎Their recent encounter in the Jot Cup finals added another chapter to this growing rivalry, with Computer Science emerging victorious this time.

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