Welcome to the match between Sapele orient and Owerri forest

1'

Deji Dikko tried to get past Rago Akintola but Rago Akintola succesfully won the ball from Deji Dikko.

2'

Rago Akintola tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Damani Afrifa.

9'

Ogunsanawo Diagana swung the corner into the box.

Sekpuluchi Kaya got above Abosi Kano to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Alhaji Akpan lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had an effort at goal. Maduabuchi Marong failed to charge down the shot.

But it went just over the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

10'

Alhaji Akpan laid it forward to Wemusa Zerbo, Wemusa Zerbo took possession of the ball before Okatakyie Assiful could cut it out.

Wemusa Zerbo went by the challenge of Uzoma Kukah.

Wemusa Zerbo tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Okatakyie Assiful read the game well to intercept the ball.

11'

Rapuokwu Ubogu tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Deji Dikko coolly intercepted the pass.

13'

Abosi Kano aimed the corner at the far post.

Maduabuchi Marong got above Manu Nyana to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

the ball went into the net despite of Duruji Atsukpi's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Maduabuchi Marong scored an excellent goal !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Sapele orient 0 - 1 Owerri forest

15'

Haroun Nyana directed the ball to Fola Machem, the ball was picked up by Fola Machem before Wemusa Zerbo could intercept.

Fola Machem tried to whip in a float cross but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Nkosi Aduamah.

16'

Damani Afrifa received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Deji Dikko, Damani Afrifa trapped the ball nicely before Rapuokwu Ubogu could cut it out.

Damani Afrifa tried to twist past Rago Akintola but his possession is lost through a tackle by Rago Akintola.

18'

Haroun Nyana played a lovely ball for Fola Machem, Fola Machem took possession of the ball before Nkosi Aduamah could cut it out.

Fola Machem sent the ball into the area for Mpasa Amara, Mpasa Amara took an excellent first touch before Ogunsanawo Diagana could intercept.

Mpasa Amara found a gap and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Ahonya Adumensa approached too late to block it.

Duruji Atsukpi saved well and held the ball.

19'

Alhaji Akpan made a pass to Rago Akintola, Rago Akintola took it in his stride before Uzoma Kukah could reach it.

Rago Akintola shielded the ball from Okatakyie Assiful and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

But it was well wide from Rago Akintola ... It was an epic miss.

20'

Rago Akintola passed the ball to Rapuokwu Ubogu, Rapuokwu Ubogu took it in his stride before Damani Afrifa could intercept.

Rapuokwu Ubogu found an opportunity to score from medium range but Deji Dikko succesfully won the ball from him.

22'

Rago Akintola attempted to feed the high ball but Damani Afrifa read the game well to intercept the ball.

23'

Deji Dikko easily got past the challenge of Rapuokwu Ubogu.

Deji Dikko moved the ball forward for Donkor Eyadama, Rago Akintola missed his interception.

Fola Machem picked up Donkor Eyadama's superb pass, Manu Nyana failed to reach the ball.

Fola Machem found himself with plenty of time and had an effort at goal. Ahonya Adumensa failed to block the shot.

Good goalkeeping by Duruji Atsukpi to block the shot with his body.

24'

Alhaji Akpan picked up an injury and had to go off.

Tutu Bonsu came on for the injured Alhaji Akpan.

Deji Dikko played it past Rapuokwu Ubogu.

Deji Dikko shielded the ball from Rago Akintola and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Deji Dikko sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

27'

Tutu Bonsu went by the challenge of Uzoma Kukah.

Tutu Bonsu found a chance to score from medium range but Okatakyie Assiful closed down the space.

28'

The referee showed Manu Nyana a yellow card.

Tutu Bonsu got past Uzoma Kukah.

Tutu Bonsu tried to dribble past Okatakyie Assiful but Okatakyie Assiful block tackled Tutu Bonsu.

29'

Damani Afrifa made a pass to Deji Dikko, Rapuokwu Ubogu missed his interception.

Deji Dikko made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Rago Akintola.

30'

Deji Dikko tried to play it past Rapuokwu Ubogu but Rapuokwu Ubogu cleanly tackled the ball.

31'

Okatakyie Assiful twisted past Wemusa Zerbo.

Okatakyie Assiful crossed into the box from the wing, Tutu Bonsu couldn't cut out the pass.

Donkor Eyadama rose bravely above Ahonya Adumensa to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Duruji Atsukpi did well to parry it.

33'

Fola Machem played a great ball for Haroun Nyana, the ball was picked up by Haroun Nyana before Nkosi Aduamah could cut it out.

Haroun Nyana directed the ball nicely to Fola Machem, Ogunsanawo Diagana stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Fola Machem held up the ball, evading the challenge of Nkosi Aduamah and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

But Fola Machem didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a terrible miss.

34'

Haroun Nyana moved the ball forward for Okatakyie Assiful, Okatakyie Assiful trapped the ball nicely before Rapuokwu Ubogu could intercept.

Okatakyie Assiful tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Rago Akintola.

36'

Okatakyie Assiful turned on the ball to leave Wemusa Zerbo standing.

Okatakyie Assiful took a medium-ranged shot but Tutu Bonsu cleared the ball.

38'

Damani Afrifa passed the ball perfectly to Uzoma Kukah, Tutu Bonsu couldn't reach it.

Uzoma Kukah tried to take the ball past Wemusa Zerbo but Uzoma Kukah lost out to Wemusa Zerbo.

39'

Deji Dikko moved the ball forward for Haroun Nyana, Nkosi Aduamah tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Haroun Nyana surged past Ogunsanawo Diagana!.

Haroun Nyana attempted to lob the ball goalwards but the shot cannoned off Manu Nyana.

41'

Uzoma Kukah dribbled past Wemusa Zerbo.

The float cross came in from Uzoma Kukah on the wing, Tutu Bonsu failed to intercept the pass.

Ahonya Adumensa jumped above Mpasa Amara, then headed the ball clear.

42'

Swerving shot by Rago Akintola from long range. Mpasa Amara failed to block the shot.

But Rago Akintola didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

45'

Tutu Bonsu made a pass to Wemusa Zerbo, Wemusa Zerbo took it in his stride before Uzoma Kukah could reach it.

Wemusa Zerbo surged past Okatakyie Assiful!.

Wemusa Zerbo looked destined to score but Maduabuchi Marong made the last ditch tackle.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Owerri forest took the lead.Sapele orient had 45% possession in the match, while Owerri forest had 55%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Tutu Bonsu whipped in the corner.

Maduabuchi Marong got well above Tijjani Akabusi to win the ball and retained possession.

49'

Rago Akintola took the ball past Damani Afrifa.

Rago Akintola tried to dart past Deji Dikko but Deji Dikko cleanly tackled the ball.

50'

Deji Dikko tried to twist past Rago Akintola but Rago Akintola won the ball from Deji Dikko.

52'

Ahonya Adumensa sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

53'

Rago Akintola had shrugged off the challenge of Damani Afrifa and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

However, Rago Akintola put it well over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

54'

Rago Akintola tried to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Fola Machem.

55'

Okatakyie Assiful tried to sprint past Wemusa Zerbo but Wemusa Zerbo blocked Okatakyie Assiful in a good, clean tackle.

57'

Deji Dikko tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Rapuokwu Ubogu cut it out.

59'

Deji Dikko dribbled past Rapuokwu Ubogu.

Deji Dikko tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Rago Akintola removed the danger.

60'

Rapuokwu Ubogu block tackled Deji Dikko before Deji Dikko attempted to pass the ball.

61'

Rapuokwu Ubogu played a pinpoint pass to Rago Akintola, Damani Afrifa couldn't cut it.

Rago Akintola passed the ball to Tijjani Akabusi, Tijjani Akabusi trapped the ball nicely before Deji Dikko could cut it out.

Tijjani Akabusi was able to make space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Maduabuchi Marong approached too late to block it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Tijjani Akabusi. He looked like he was short of match practice.

62'

Poor corner kick delivered by Tijjani Akabusi that went straight to the opposition.

65'

Wemusa Zerbo played a perfect pass for Tutu Bonsu, Okatakyie Assiful couldn't reach it.

Tutu Bonsu rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Uzoma Kukah cleared the ball.

67'

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

68'

Corner taken by Ogunsanawo Diagana.

Maduabuchi Marong had the beating in the air of Tijjani Akabusi, then headed the ball clear.

70'

Deji Dikko tried to curl one in from long range. Rapuokwu Ubogu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Deji Dikko ... He should have hit the target at least.

71'

Rago Akintola held up the ball, evading the challenge of Damani Afrifa and tried a long range effort.

But it went over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

74'

Haroun Nyana looked certain to score from long range but he lost the ball to Ogunsanawo Diagana.

76'

Rapuokwu Ubogu had a great opportunity to score from long range but Damani Afrifa made an important challenge!.

79'

Haroun Nyana took the ball past Nkosi Aduamah.

Haroun Nyana tried to sprint past Ogunsanawo Diagana but it failed.

80'

Wemusa Zerbo took the ball past Uzoma Kukah.

Okatakyie Assiful could not stop Wemusa Zerbo going past him.

Wemusa Zerbo played a perfect pass for Tutu Bonsu, Tutu Bonsu picked up on the ball before Abosi Kano could reach it.

Tutu Bonsu lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a crack at goal. Maduabuchi Marong wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Udeme Akpan did well to turn the ball round the post.

81'

Deji Dikko struck the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

83'

Fola Machem directed the ball nicely to Haroun Nyana, Haroun Nyana trapped the ball nicely before Nkosi Aduamah could reach it.

Haroun Nyana passed the ball to Damani Afrifa, Damani Afrifa latched onto the ball before Ogunsanawo Diagana could intercept.

Damani Afrifa delivered the ball in from wide, Nkosi Aduamah failed to intercept the pass.

Donkor Eyadama won the aerial challenge against Ahonya Adumensa, then had a header for a goal.

Duruji Atsukpi saved well and held the ball.

84'

Okatakyie Assiful tried to play it past Wemusa Zerbo but Okatakyie Assiful lost the ball to Wemusa Zerbo.

85'

Poor corner kick by Fola Machem. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

88'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Uzoma Kukah before Tutu Bonsu tried to pass the ball.

89'

Deji Dikko showed Rapuokwu Ubogu a clean set of heels.

Deji Dikko tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Rago Akintola got to the ball first.

90'

Corner taken by Deji Dikko and cut out by the opposition.

91'

Rapuokwu Ubogu could not stop a confident Deji Dikko going past him.

Deji Dikko tried to curl one in from medium range. Rago Akintola failed to charge down the shot.

Denied by Duruji Atsukpi.

93'

Haroun Nyana tried to take the ball past Nkosi Aduamah but Nkosi Aduamah blocked Haroun Nyana in a good, clean tackle.

94'

The freekick was taken by Fola Machem. But Fola Machem couldn't get it on target.

End Match Sapele orient 0 - 1 Owerri forest