Welcome to the match between Abuja orient and Kano Pillars

2'

Balogun Awazie took the corner to the edge of the area.

Ndubuisi Abubakar won the aerial challenge against Balogun Chiom, then used his head to clear the ball.

3'

Ismaila Abiola attempted to feed the high ball but The ball bounced off Ismaila Babreyaro.

5'

Ismaila Babreyaro tried to play a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Atakpa Bonsu.

6'

Abioye Shakpoke made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Edo-Bini Anosike.

8'

Ismaila Babreyaro shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Edo-Bini Anosike charged down the shot.

9'

Ismaila Babreyaro tried to sprint past Atakpa Bonsu but Atakpa Bonsu blocked Ismaila Babreyaro in a good, clean tackle.

10'

Yellow card shown to Kwende Mbarga.

11'

Atakpa Bonsu tried to knock a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Abioye Shakpoke.

17'

Mawulolo Lamizana tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Damany Onwueme blocked it.

18'

Ismaila Babreyaro tried to feed the high ball but Atakpa Bonsu did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

19'

Ismaila Abiola whipped in the freekick. Ismaila Abiola put it clean over the bar.

20'

Nnabugwu Awolowo picked up Abioye Shakpoke's excellent ball, Edo-Bini Anosike couldn't cut out the pass.

Nnabugwu Awolowo tried to jink past Kwende Mbarga but Kwende Mbarga robbed Nnabugwu Awolowo.

22'

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

25'

Ndubuisi Abubakar's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

26'

Damany Onwueme made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Mawulolo Lamizana.

27'

Abasi Quatey attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Balogun Awazie.

28'

Atakpa Bonsu played the ball to Sekani Kulawanea's feet, Sekani Kulawanea took possession of the ball before Ismaila Babreyaro could reach it.

Pass by Sekani Kulawanea to Ismaila Abiola, the ball was picked up by Ismaila Abiola before Ifoms Tuffuor could reach it.

Ismaila Abiola tried to get past Ismaila Babreyaro but Ismaila Babreyaro block tackled Ismaila Abiola.

31'

Kwende Mbarga lifted the ball towards Balogun Chiom in the area, Balogun Chiom took an excellent first touch before Abioye Shakpoke could cut it out.

Balogun Chiom directed the ball nicely to Edo-Bini Anosike, Edo-Bini Anosike took it in his stride before Ndubuisi Abubakar could reach it.

Edo-Bini Anosike got free in the penalty area and chipped the ball goalwards. Nkosi Ode approached too late to block it.

Abi Onyali had gone walkabout ... Vintage strike from Edo-Bini Anosike !!! GOAL!!! ... He was delighted !

Abuja orient 0 - 1 Kano Pillars

32'

Abasi Quatey tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Balogun Awazie.

33'

Ifoms Tuffuor's participation was over with as he left the field injured

Bwerani Fashanu replaced the injured Ifoms Tuffuor.

34'

Ismaila Babreyaro attempted to play a long ball but The ball came off Murtala Kuti.

35'

Balogun Awazie tried to get onto the pass but Damany Onwueme cut it out easily.

36'

Abasi Quatey tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Balogun Awazie.

37'

Edo-Bini Anosike tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Nnabugwu Awolowo did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

38'

Sekani Kulawanea tried to pass the ball forward but Bwerani Fashanu cut it out easily.

39'

Abioye Shakpoke tried to get onto the pass but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Kwende Mbarga.

40'

Ndubuisi Abubakar tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Edo-Bini Anosike intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

43'

Ogukeye Eyadama twisted past Bwerani Fashanu.

Ogukeye Eyadama played a wonderful ball for Atakpa Bonsu, Atakpa Bonsu trapped the ball nicely before Ismaila Babreyaro could reach it.

Atakpa Bonsu had a great opportunity to score but Ndubuisi Abubakar went in with a successful block tackle on him.

44'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Abasi Quatey.

45'

Kwende Mbarga tried to dribble past Nnabugwu Awolowo but Nnabugwu Awolowo robbed Kwende Mbarga.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Abuja orient were unfortunate to go in behind.Abuja orient had 52% possession in the match, while Kano Pillars had 48%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Sekani Kulawanea tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Ismaila Babreyaro failed to charge down the shot.

But Sekani Kulawanea couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a poor effort from Sekani Kulawanea. He was lacking match sharpness.

48'

Kwende Mbarga skipped past Abioye Shakpoke.

Swerving shot by Kwende Mbarga from 20 yards but Nnabugwu Awolowo made the clearance.

49'

Mawulolo Lamizana tried to skip past Damany Onwueme but Damany Onwueme blocked Mawulolo Lamizana in a good, clean tackle.

50'

The referee showed Abioye Shakpoke a yellow card.

Sekani Kulawanea passed the ball through Bwerani Fashanu'legs to Atakpa Bonsu !!!

Atakpa Bonsu tried to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Ismaila Babreyaro.

51'

Ismaila Babreyaro made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Atakpa Bonsu.

52'

Balogun Awazie tried to dart past Damany Onwueme but Damany Onwueme block tackled Balogun Awazie.

53'

Abasi Quatey made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Atakpa Bonsu.

55'

The referee showed Ogukeye Eyadama a yellow card.

Abioye Shakpoke hit the ball forward to Nnabugwu Awolowo, Edo-Bini Anosike stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Nnabugwu Awolowo had shrugged off the challenge of Kwende Mbarga and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Nnabugwu Awolowo. He looked like he was short of match practice.

56'

Abasi Quatey sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

57'

Kwende Mbarga moved the ball forward for Ismaila Abiola, Ismaila Abiola picked up on the ball before Bwerani Fashanu could reach it.

Ismaila Abiola attempted to lob the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Ismaila Babreyaro.

58'

Poor corner kick delivered by Ismaila Abiola that went straight to the opposition.

60'

Bwerani Fashanu made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Atakpa Bonsu found himself in the way of the ball.

61'

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

62'

Ismaila Babreyaro tried to lob the ball forward but The ball came off Atakpa Bonsu.

63'

Kwende Mbarga put some curve on the shot from long range. Abioye Shakpoke approached too late to block it.

Kwende Mbarga struck it just over the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

66'

Mawulolo Lamizana tried to use his skill to go past Nkosi Ode but Nkosi Ode dispossessed Mawulolo Lamizana.

69'

Abasi Quatey tried to get past Balogun Awazie but Balogun Awazie blocked Abasi Quatey.

71'

Abioye Shakpoke fed the ball forward to Nnabugwu Awolowo, Nnabugwu Awolowo took possession of the ball before Edo-Bini Anosike could cut it out.

Nnabugwu Awolowo took the ball past Kwende Mbarga.

Nnabugwu Awolowo powered past Edo-Bini Anosike!.

Nnabugwu Awolowo struck it at goal! but the shot cannoned off Ogukeye Eyadama.

72'

Mawulolo Lamizana tried to take the ball past Bwerani Fashanu but Bwerani Fashanu denied.

73'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Ismaila Abiola.

Balogun Chiom took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

75'

Ismaila Babreyaro's part in the game was over as he came off the field injured.

Amatefe Umaru came on for the injured Ismaila Babreyaro.

Sekani Kulawanea made a good pass to Kwende Mbarga, Amatefe Umaru couldn't cut it.

Kwende Mbarga tried to skip past Bwerani Fashanu but Kwende Mbarga lost out to Bwerani Fashanu.

76'

Bwerani Fashanu tried to dart past Atakpa Bonsu but Atakpa Bonsu took the ball away from Bwerani Fashanu.

77'

Abioye Shakpoke stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Daddar Akabusi beat Ogukeye Eyadama to the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Amatefe Umaru fired in a shot at goal but the shot cannoned off Ismaila Abiola.

79'

Damany Onwueme looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Amatefe Umaru tried to nod the ball forward to a team-mate but Ismaila Abiola managed to block the header.

82'

Abasi Quatey tried to lift the ball forward but Balogun Awazie made it first to the ball and intercepted.

83'

Balogun Awazie looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Murtala Kuti got up above Ndubuisi Abubakar, then had a header for a goal.

But Murtala Kuti put it well wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

84'

Edo-Bini Anosike dribbled past Abioye Shakpoke.

Edo-Bini Anosike used his skill to go past Nnabugwu Awolowo.

Edo-Bini Anosike dribbled confidently past Abioye Shakpoke.

Edo-Bini Anosike struck it! but Ndubuisi Abubakar charged down the shot.

85'

Sekani Kulawanea tried to dribble past Amatefe Umaru but Amatefe Umaru took the ball away from Sekani Kulawanea.

86'

Amatefe Umaru picked up Bwerani Fashanu's excellent ball, Atakpa Bonsu missed his interception.

Amatefe Umaru passed the ball to Daddar Akabusi, Sekani Kulawanea couldn't cut out the pass.

Daddar Akabusi found himself with plenty of time and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Ismaila Abiola wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball hit the net after Abioye Douhou failed to save ... Daddar Akabusi scored an excellent goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Abuja orient 1 - 1 Kano Pillars

87'

Amatefe Umaru tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Atakpa Bonsu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Amatefe Umaru sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

89'

Kwende Mbarga directed the ball nicely to Murtala Kuti, Murtala Kuti picked up on the ball before Abioye Shakpoke could intercept.

Murtala Kuti tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Nnabugwu Awolowo.

92'

Bwerani Fashanu got past Atakpa Bonsu with ease.

Bwerani Fashanu made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Sekani Kulawanea intercepted but couldn't control.

93'

Balogun Awazie made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball bounced off Damany Onwueme.

End Match Abuja orient 1 - 1 Kano Pillars