Welcome to the match between Akwa United F.C. and Owerri town

1'

Sipho Atede escaped from the challenge of Abasi Attakora and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

But Sipho Atede scooped it well over the crossbar ... He should have hit the target at least.

2'

Ogun Sadami sent in the freekick. Madaadi Omorose did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

3'

Maaouya Kuetey made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was intercepted by Osayimwese Turay.

4'

Bem Sroda attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Udechukwu Offrata removed the danger.

5'

Osayimwese Turay blocked Maaouya Kuetey before Maaouya Kuetey tried to pass the ball.

6'

Udechukwu Offrata tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

8'

Poor corner kick by Ekechukwu Alahbi. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

9'

Bem Sroda swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

10'

Abasi Attakora blocked Sipho Atede before Sipho Atede attempted to pass the ball.

11'

Sipho Atede directed the ball to Osayimwese Turay, Osayimwese Turay took possession of the ball before Abasi Attakora could intercept.

Osayimwese Turay got the float cross in from the wing, Maaouya Kuetey couldn't cut it.

Ifeanacho Sillah won the ball in the air from Ogwanbi Euba, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Ifeanacho Sillah got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Ifeanacho Sillah. He was lacking match sharpness.

12'

Yinka Euba executed a block tackle on Ibeonukara Zirignon before Ibeonukara Zirignon attempted to pass the ball.

14'

Olusegun Obasanho tried to play a long ball forward but Ibeonukara Zirignon read the game well to intercept the ball.

15'

Nwabudike Jammeh tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Koofrey Dama threw himself in front of the shot.

19'

Nwabudike Jammeh tried to jink past Koofrey Dama but Koofrey Dama succesfully won the ball from Nwabudike Jammeh.

21'

Fati Okpara tried to get past Yinka Euba but Fati Okpara lost the ball to Yinka Euba.

22'

Fati Okpara picked up Maaouya Kuetey's superb pass, Ifeanacho Sillah couldn't reach it.

Fati Okpara tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but The ball cannoned off Osayimwese Turay.

23'

Ibeonukara Zirignon tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Koofrey Dama made a great interception.

24'

Kamulira Obasanho surged past Yinka Euba!.

Kamulira Obasanho tried to square the ball from the wing but his possession was lost through a tackle by Olusegun Obasanho.

26'

Fati Okpara tried to dribble past Yinka Euba but Yinka Euba dispossessed Fati Okpara.

27'

Maaouya Kuetey showed Osayimwese Turay a clean set of heels.

Maaouya Kuetey hit a crashing drive from a distance. Sipho Atede approached too late to block it.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was an unbelievable miss.

29'

Sipho Atede held up the ball, evading the challenge of Maaouya Kuetey and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

But Sipho Atede sent the ball well over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

30'

Maaouya Kuetey tried to play it past Osayimwese Turay but Osayimwese Turay blocked Maaouya Kuetey in a good, clean tackle.

31'

Maaouya Kuetey tried to lob the ball forward but The ball bounced off Osayimwese Turay.

32'

Fati Okpara darted past Yinka Euba.

Fati Okpara made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball bounced off Olusegun Obasanho.

33'

Sipho Atede made a good pass to Osayimwese Turay, Abasi Attakora couldn't reach it.

Osayimwese Turay dribbled past Maaouya Kuetey.

Osayimwese Turay tried to get past Abasi Attakora but Abasi Attakora won the ball from Osayimwese Turay.

34'

Olusegun Obasanho hit the ball forward to Yinka Euba, Fati Okpara failed to intercept the pass.

Yinka Euba tried his luck with a medium range chip but Kamulira Obasanho threw himself in front of the shot.

36'

Ekechukwu Alahbi tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Ibeonukara Zirignon.

37'

Nwabudike Jammeh played the ball to Ibeonukara Zirignon's feet, Koofrey Dama couldn't reach it.

Ibeonukara Zirignon made a pass to Bem Sroda, Ekechukwu Alahbi couldn't cut out the pass.

Bem Sroda found a gap and fired off a shot. Udechukwu Offrata couldn't reach it.

Madaadi Omorose was too slow in reaction ... A fine goal all round by Bem Sroda !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Akwa United F.C. 1 - 0 Owerri town

38'

Maaouya Kuetey tried to play a long ball forward but it was intercepted by Osayimwese Turay.

39'

Maaouya Kuetey went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

40'

Ibeonukara Zirignon's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

41'

Kamulira Obasanho shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Enobakhare Douhou failed to block the shot.

But Kamulira Obasanho sent it far too high ... It was a wasted opportunity.

42'

Fati Okpara skipped easily past the challenge of Yinka Euba.

Olusegun Obasanho block tackled Fati Okpara before Fati Okpara could take a shot from medium range.

43'

Nwabudike Jammeh sprinted to escape from Koofrey Dama.

Nwabudike Jammeh directed the ball nicely to Ibeonukara Zirignon, Ibeonukara Zirignon took possession of the ball before Ekechukwu Alahbi could reach it.

Shot by Ibeonukara Zirignon but the shot cannoned off Enobakhare Douhou.

44'

Maaouya Kuetey took the ball past Osayimwese Turay.

Maaouya Kuetey put some curve on the shot from distance but the shot cannoned off Sipho Atede.

45'

Fati Okpara fed the ball forward to Kamulira Obasanho, Yinka Euba missed his interception.

Kamulira Obasanho made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Olusegun Obasanho.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Akwa United F.C. took the lead.Akwa United F.C. maintained 61% of possession and 39% for Owerri town. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ogwanbi Euba tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Ekechukwu Alahbi got himself between the ball and goal.

47'

Yinka Euba lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

48'

Koofrey Dama took the ball confidently past Fati Okpara.

Koofrey Dama tried to jink past Ibeonukara Zirignon but Ibeonukara Zirignon blocked Koofrey Dama in a good, clean tackle.

49'

Ekechukwu Alahbi took the ball confidently past Nwabudike Jammeh.

Ekechukwu Alahbi delivered the ball to Udechukwu Offrata, Udechukwu Offrata picked up on the ball before Ibeonukara Zirignon could cut it out.

Udechukwu Offrata made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ogun Sadami.

52'

Abasi Attakora made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Osayimwese Turay.

53'

Pass by Sipho Atede to Osayimwese Turay, Osayimwese Turay took it in his stride before Bem Sroda could reach it.

Osayimwese Turay tried to supply a float cross but Abasi Attakora intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

54'

Ogwanbi Euba tried to get past Ekechukwu Alahbi but Ekechukwu Alahbi took the ball away from Ogwanbi Euba.

55'

Nwabudike Jammeh tried to dart past Koofrey Dama but it failed.

56'

Olusegun Obasanho tried his luck from 30 yards but Kamulira Obasanho got himself between the ball and goal.

59'

Sipho Atede directed the ball nicely to Osayimwese Turay, Abasi Attakora couldn't cut it.

Osayimwese Turay darted past Maaouya Kuetey.

Osayimwese Turay dribbled past Ogwanbi Euba.

Osayimwese Turay was able to make space and had a go on goal. Ogun Sadami approached too late to block it.

Kojo Dior beat the ball away.

62'

Nwabudike Jammeh tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Koofrey Dama got to the ball first.

63'

Abasi Attakora tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

64'

Maaouya Kuetey tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Osayimwese Turay.

67'

Kamulira Obasanho had a great opportunity to score from long range but Yinka Euba made an crucial challenge!.

68'

Osayimwese Turay passed along the floor for Sipho Atede to pick it up, Sipho Atede trapped the ball nicely before Ogwanbi Euba could cut it out.

Sipho Atede supplied a float cross, Abasi Attakora missed his interception.

Ogun Sadami won the ball in the air from Thako Ogunfemi, then headed clear the danger.

69'

Ibeonukara Zirignon passed a long ball into the area,Udechukwu Offrata failed to reach the ball.

Maaouya Kuetey ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball but Enobakhare Douhou scrambled the ball away.

70'

Ekechukwu Alahbi tried to move the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Ibeonukara Zirignon.

71'

Maaouya Kuetey hit the ball forward to Abasi Attakora, Osayimwese Turay tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Abasi Attakora directed the ball nicely to Maaouya Kuetey, Maaouya Kuetey picked up on the ball before Sipho Atede could cut it out.

Maaouya Kuetey attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Osayimwese Turay blocked the shot.

72'

Nwabudike Jammeh skipped easily past Koofrey Dama.

Nwabudike Jammeh passed along the floor for Bem Sroda to pick it up, Bem Sroda took it in his stride before Ekechukwu Alahbi could cut it out.

Bem Sroda struck from a narrow angle but Udechukwu Offrata got himself between the ball and goal.

73'

Abasi Attakora dribbled past Osayimwese Turay.

Abasi Attakora stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Sipho Atede.

75'

Koofrey Dama was outpaced by Maaouya Kuetey.

Maaouya Kuetey played a pinpoint pass to Osagboro Osagiobare, Osagboro Osagiobare latched onto the ball before Ekechukwu Alahbi could cut it out.

Pass by Osagboro Osagiobare to Fati Okpara, Fati Okpara latched onto the ball before Udechukwu Offrata could intercept.

Shot by Fati Okpara but Enobakhare Douhou hoofed the ball clear.

76'

Maaouya Kuetey tried to twist past Enobakhare Douhou but it failed.

77'

Abasi Attakora made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Osayimwese Turay blocked it.

78'

Ibeonukara Zirignon picked up Nwabudike Jammeh's excellent ball, Koofrey Dama stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ibeonukara Zirignon passed the ball to Osagboro Osagiobare, Osagboro Osagiobare took it in his stride before Ekechukwu Alahbi could intercept.

Osagboro Osagiobare held up the ball, evading the challenge of Udechukwu Offrata and tried an optimistic effort at goal.

Madaadi Omorose saved and deflected the ball clear.

80'

Sipho Atede tried to use his skill to go past Abasi Attakora but Abasi Attakora dispossessed Sipho Atede.

84'

Thako Ogunfemi tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

85'

Yellow card shown to Udechukwu Offrata.

Fati Okpara tried to play it past Olusegun Obasanho but Olusegun Obasanho robbed Fati Okpara.

86'

Olusegun Obasanho played a pinpoint pass to Yinka Euba, Yinka Euba trapped the ball nicely before Kamulira Obasanho could reach it.

Yinka Euba swung in a float cross, Fati Okpara failed to reach the ball.

Ifeanacho Sillah got above Ogwanbi Euba to win the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Kojo Dior had gone walkabout ... A great goal from a fine move by Ifeanacho Sillah !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Akwa United F.C. 1 - 1 Owerri town

87'

Sipho Atede made a good pass to Osayimwese Turay, Osayimwese Turay took possession of the ball before Abasi Attakora could intercept.

Osayimwese Turay tried to dribble past Maaouya Kuetey but Maaouya Kuetey took the ball away from Osayimwese Turay.

88'

Corner taken by Enobakhare Douhou and cut out by the opposition.

89'

Ekechukwu Alahbi passed along the floor for Koofrey Dama to pick it up, Koofrey Dama picked up on the ball before Nwabudike Jammeh could reach it.

Koofrey Dama had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Ibeonukara Zirignon didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it went over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

90'

Maaouya Kuetey directed the ball nicely to Nwabudike Jammeh, Sipho Atede missed his interception.

Nwabudike Jammeh tried to supply a float cross but Osayimwese Turay intercepted but couldn't control.

91'

Thako Ogunfemi swung the corner into the box.

Ogwanbi Euba won the ball in the air from Koofrey Dama and retained possession.

93'

Yinka Euba passed along the floor for Sipho Atede to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Sipho Atede before Abasi Attakora could reach it.

Sipho Atede tried to dribble past Maaouya Kuetey but his possession is lost through a tackle by Maaouya Kuetey.

End Match Akwa United F.C. 1 - 1 Owerri town