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

1'

Uwadiegwu Nourbese dribbled past Olusegun Obasanho.

Uwadiegwu Nourbese darted past Yinka Euba.

Uwadiegwu Nourbese dribbled past Olusegun Obasanho.

Uwadiegwu Nourbese tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Udechukwu Offrata intercepted but couldn't control.

2'

Osayimwese Turay tried to lift the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Abasi Attakora.

3'

Koofrey Dama went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

5'

Ekechukwu Alahbi tried to skip past Ibeonukara Zirignon but Ibeonukara Zirignon succesfully won the ball from Ekechukwu Alahbi.

7'

Uwadiegwu Nourbese attempted to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Yinka Euba.

8'

From long range, Sundiata Ojokolo bent the ball towards goal but Koofrey Dama scrambled the ball away.

9'

Sundiata Ojokolo tried to chip the ball forward but Koofrey Dama intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

10'

Koofrey Dama tried to take the ball past Kamulira Obasanho but Kamulira Obasanho dispossessed Koofrey Dama.

11'

Ekechukwu Alahbi played a wonderful ball for Enobakhare Douhou, Enobakhare Douhou trapped the ball nicely before Ibeonukara Zirignon could intercept.

Enobakhare Douhou knocked a lovely ball for Ekechukwu Alahbi, the ball was picked up by Ekechukwu Alahbi before Sundiata Ojokolo could cut it out.

Pass by Ekechukwu Alahbi to Thako Ogunfemi, Ibeonukara Zirignon stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Good play by Thako Ogunfemi in making himself some space and took a shot. Ogwanbi Euba approached too late to clear the danger.

Kojo Dior denied Thako Ogunfemi.

12'

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

13'

Koofrey Dama's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

15'

Sipho Atede found an opportunity to score from long range but he couldn't withstand Abasi Attakora's pressure.

17'

Abasi Attakora tried to skip past the challenge of Sipho Atede but Sipho Atede succesfully won the ball from Abasi Attakora.

18'

Ifeanacho Sillah directed the ball nicely to Koofrey Dama, the ball was picked up by Koofrey Dama before Sundiata Ojokolo could reach it.

Koofrey Dama shot for the top corner from 20 yards but Ibeonukara Zirignon cleared the ball to safety.

19'

Ibeonukara Zirignon stepped away from Koofrey Dama and blasted a banana shot from long range.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

20'

Olusegun Obasanho directed the ball nicely to Yinka Euba, Yinka Euba took it in his stride before Kamulira Obasanho could intercept.

Yinka Euba lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Uwadiegwu Nourbese failed to intercept the pass.

Enobakhare Douhou got ahead of Ogun Sadami to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Vicious shot by Olusegun Obasanho for the top corner. Ogwanbi Euba approached too late to block it.

Kojo Dior strayed off his line ... Vintage strike from Olusegun Obasanho !!! GOAL!!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Owerri town 1 - 0 Akwa United F.C.

23'

Ekechukwu Alahbi tried to dribble past Ibeonukara Zirignon but Ekechukwu Alahbi lost out to Ibeonukara Zirignon.

24'

Sundiata Ojokolo played the ball to Bem Sroda's feet, Bem Sroda picked up on the ball before Osayimwese Turay could cut it out.

Bem Sroda dribbled past Koofrey Dama.

Bem Sroda made space for himself and aimed for the top corner. Udechukwu Offrata didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Bem Sroda put it high and wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

25'

Osagboro Osagiobare knocked a long ball to Kamulira Obasanho, Kamulira Obasanho took it in his stride before Ekechukwu Alahbi could reach it.

Kamulira Obasanho made space for himself and hit it high and hard towards goal. Enobakhare Douhou didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Madaadi Omorose got up to tip it over.

26'

Maaouya Kuetey dribbled past Osayimwese Turay.

Maaouya Kuetey hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Sipho Atede didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Maaouya Kuetey got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

27'

Maaouya Kuetey directed the ball to Ibeonukara Zirignon, Osayimwese Turay tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ibeonukara Zirignon hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but Sipho Atede got himself between the ball and goal.

28'

Olusegun Obasanho found an opportunity to score from long range but Kamulira Obasanho made an important challenge!.

29'

Sipho Atede tried to dribble past Abasi Attakora but Sipho Atede lost the ball to Abasi Attakora.

30'

Uwadiegwu Nourbese tried to dart past Yinka Euba but Yinka Euba blocked Uwadiegwu Nourbese.

31'

Maaouya Kuetey tried to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Osayimwese Turay.

32'

Sundiata Ojokolo tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Koofrey Dama.

33'

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

34'

Maaouya Kuetey tried to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Osayimwese Turay.

35'

Koofrey Dama could not stop a confident Sundiata Ojokolo going past him.

Sundiata Ojokolo tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Ekechukwu Alahbi closed in and intercepted the ball.

37'

Ekechukwu Alahbi attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Ibeonukara Zirignon coolly intercepted the pass.

39'

Ekechukwu Alahbi held up the ball, evading the challenge of Kamulira Obasanho and tried a long range effort.

Ekechukwu Alahbi put it clean over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

42'

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

43'

Ibeonukara Zirignon tried to twist past Yinka Euba but Yinka Euba denied.

44'

Uwadiegwu Nourbese made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Enobakhare Douhou.

45'

Uwadiegwu Nourbese made a pass to Kamulira Obasanho, Yinka Euba failed to reach the ball.

Kamulira Obasanho played a wonderful ball for Uwadiegwu Nourbese, Uwadiegwu Nourbese picked up on the ball before Olusegun Obasanho could intercept.

Uwadiegwu Nourbese hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Yinka Euba approached too late to tackle him.

But Uwadiegwu Nourbese put it just over ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Owerri town took the lead.Owerri town had 45% possession in the match, while Akwa United F.C. had 55%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49'

Ibeonukara Zirignon tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Ekechukwu Alahbi.

50'

Koofrey Dama lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

51'

Sundiata Ojokolo delivered the ball to Ibeonukara Zirignon, Ekechukwu Alahbi couldn't reach it.

Ibeonukara Zirignon passed along the floor for Osagboro Osagiobare to pick it up, Osagboro Osagiobare took possession of the ball before Koofrey Dama could cut it out.

Osagboro Osagiobare made space for himself and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Udechukwu Offrata approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

52'

Olusegun Obasanho tried to jink past Kamulira Obasanho but Kamulira Obasanho blocked Olusegun Obasanho.

55'

Kamulira Obasanho picked up Uwadiegwu Nourbese's superb pass, Olusegun Obasanho missed his interception.

Kamulira Obasanho tried to supply a low cross but The ball bounced off Yinka Euba.

56'

Maaouya Kuetey looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Sipho Atede.

58'

The corner was taken by Ogwanbi Euba towards the edge of the area.

Diving header at goal from Bem Sroda but Udechukwu Offrata headed the ball to safety.

59'

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

61'

Osayimwese Turay dribbled past Abasi Attakora.

Osayimwese Turay tried to dart past Maaouya Kuetey but Maaouya Kuetey nicked the ball from the toes of Osayimwese Turay.

62'

Block tackle from Kamulira Obasanho, easily dispossessing Olusegun Obasanho before Olusegun Obasanho attempted to pass the ball.

64'

Ekechukwu Alahbi stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Ibeonukara Zirignon.

65'

Maaouya Kuetey whipped in the freekick. Madaadi Omorose did well to tip it round the post.

66'

Sundiata Ojokolo played a wonderful ball for Ibeonukara Zirignon, Ibeonukara Zirignon trapped the ball nicely before Koofrey Dama could intercept.

Ibeonukara Zirignon hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Ekechukwu Alahbi wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

67'

Ekechukwu Alahbi delivered a long ball for Ifeanacho Sillah, Ifeanacho Sillah latched onto the ball before Ibeonukara Zirignon could reach it.

Shot by Ifeanacho Sillah but Ogun Sadami managed to block the shot.

70'

Ogwanbi Euba shielded the ball from Ekechukwu Alahbi and tried his luck from 30 yards.

But Ogwanbi Euba struck the ball wide ... It was a terrible miss.

72'

Maaouya Kuetey made a pass to Abasi Attakora, Abasi Attakora took it in his stride before Osayimwese Turay could reach it.

Abasi Attakora floated it over Sipho Atede into the area.

Osagboro Osagiobare had the beating in the air of Udechukwu Offrata, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Osagboro Osagiobare sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

74'

Sundiata Ojokolo tried to knock a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Koofrey Dama.

77'

Osayimwese Turay was shown a yellow card.

79'

Ibeonukara Zirignon directed the ball to Sundiata Ojokolo, Sundiata Ojokolo took it in his stride before Koofrey Dama could reach it.

Sundiata Ojokolo directed the ball nicely to Bem Sroda, Ekechukwu Alahbi missed his interception.

Bem Sroda lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot. Udechukwu Offrata approached too late to clear the danger.

But Bem Sroda couldn't get it on target ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

81'

Abasi Attakora played a perfect pass for Maaouya Kuetey, Maaouya Kuetey took possession of the ball before Osayimwese Turay could cut it out.

Maaouya Kuetey got the float cross in from the wing, Sipho Atede failed to reach the ball.

Osagboro Osagiobare got ahead of Udechukwu Offrata to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Madaadi Omorose got himself in front of the shot.

82'

Sipho Atede delivered the ball to Osayimwese Turay, the ball was picked up by Osayimwese Turay before Abasi Attakora could intercept.

Osayimwese Turay delivered a low cross, Maaouya Kuetey couldn't reach it.

Sipho Atede ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball, Ogun Sadami failed to block the shot.

Kojo Dior failed to save the ball ... A fine goal all round by Sipho Atede !!! ... The fans chanted Sipho Atede's name !

Owerri town 2 - 0 Akwa United F.C.

83'

Sundiata Ojokolo looked to play the ball long to Bem Sroda, Bem Sroda trapped the ball nicely before Koofrey Dama could reach it.

Bem Sroda tried an optimistic effort at goal but Enobakhare Douhou removed the danger.

84'

Ogwanbi Euba took the corner.

Kamulira Obasanho rose bravely above Udechukwu Offrata to win the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Enobakhare Douhou executed a block tackle on Abasi Attakora before Abasi Attakora attempted to hit a shot towards goal.

86'

Sipho Atede hit the ball high towards Thako Ogunfemi in the area, Thako Ogunfemi brought the ball down well before Kamulira Obasanho could intercept.

Thako Ogunfemi tried to score but Ogwanbi Euba blocked him.

87'

Sundiata Ojokolo darted past Koofrey Dama.

Sundiata Ojokolo tried to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Ekechukwu Alahbi.

88'

Sundiata Ojokolo passed the ball perfectly to Ibeonukara Zirignon, Ekechukwu Alahbi tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ibeonukara Zirignon laid it forward to Ogun Sadami, Ogun Sadami latched onto the ball before Koofrey Dama could intercept.

Ogun Sadami lined up the shot from the angle but Enobakhare Douhou removed the danger.

89'

Olusegun Obasanho tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Ogwanbi Euba did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

91'

Sundiata Ojokolo passed the ball to Ibeonukara Zirignon, Koofrey Dama failed to intercept the pass.

Ibeonukara Zirignon passed the ball to Osagboro Osagiobare, Osagboro Osagiobare picked up on the ball before Ekechukwu Alahbi could intercept.

From out wide, Osagboro Osagiobare fired in a curving shot at goal but the shot was charged down by Enobakhare Douhou.

92'

Ibeonukara Zirignon tried to get onto the pass but Koofrey Dama made it first to the ball and intercepted.

93'

Olusegun Obasanho hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Sundiata Ojokolo got in and cleared the danger.

94'

Uwadiegwu Nourbese turned with the ball past Olusegun Obasanho.

Uwadiegwu Nourbese crossed the ball low into the box, Yinka Euba couldn't reach it.

Osagboro Osagiobare ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal but Udechukwu Offrata charged down the shot.

End Match Owerri town 2 - 0 Akwa United F.C.