Welcome to the match between Enugu Rangers and Abuja united

1'

Baako Delle tried to get onto the pass but Nkemefula Apithy did well to spot and intercept the pass.

4'

Pass by Ajene Jatta to Ibou Kourouma, Ibeawuchi Uduak failed to intercept the pass.

Ibou Kourouma tried to lift the ball forward but Rago Hola read the game well to intercept the ball.

5'

Abdulsalam Ngum tried to skip past Nnaemeka Kerekou but his possession is lost through a tackle by Nnaemeka Kerekou.

6'

Nwagboso Oparaku tried to skip past the challenge of Cheikh Adebola but Cheikh Adebola robbed Nwagboso Oparaku.

7'

Ajene Jatta brought the ball over the halfway line,Ibeawuchi Uduak missed his interception.

Chiganu Omaboe rose bravely above Adelaja Kerekou to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

But Chiganu Omaboe scooped it well over the crossbar ... He should have hit the target at least.

8'

Ibeawuchi Uduak ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Cheiku Ubah climbed above Adelaja Kerekou and retained possession.

9'

Nkemefula Apithy made a good pass to Rago Hola, Nwagboso Oparaku failed to intercept the pass.

Rago Hola tried to dribble past Baako Delle but Baako Delle denied.

10'

Nwagboso Oparaku directed the ball nicely to Kamuzu Ado, Cheikh Adebola failed to intercept the pass.

Kamuzu Ado directed the ball nicely to Chiganu Omaboe, the ball was picked up by Chiganu Omaboe before Nkemefula Apithy could cut it out.

Chiganu Omaboe made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Muhammedu Gyamfua.

11'

Baako Delle made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Cheikh Adebola.

12'

Baako Delle tried to play it past Abdou Agbebi but Abdou Agbebi nicked the ball from the toes of Baako Delle.

15'

Ogbonna Dodoo failed in his attempt to skip past the challenge of Cheiku Ubah.

16'

Chiganu Omaboe dispatched the freekick goalwards. Chiganu Omaboe looked destined to score but Patire Kairaba react fast enough and saved it.

19'

Nwagboso Oparaku made a pass to Cheiku Ubah, Cheiku Ubah took it in his stride before Cheikh Adebola could cut it out.

Cheiku Ubah stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Nkemefula Apithy.

20'

Ajene Jatta attempted to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Ibeawuchi Uduak.

21'

Cheikh Adebola tried to pass the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Nwagboso Oparaku.

22'

Ajene Jatta jinked past Alieu Salek.

Ajene Jatta held up the ball, evading the challenge of Ibeawuchi Uduak and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

Patire Kairaba elected to fist the ball to safety.

23'

Rago Hola fed the ball forward to Ibeawuchi Uduak, Ibeawuchi Uduak picked up on the ball before Ibou Kourouma could reach it.

Ibeawuchi Uduak did his best to get the ball into the area but Ajene Jatta cut it out easily.

24'

Baako Delle knocked a lovely ball for Nwagboso Oparaku, Nkemefula Apithy couldn't cut out the pass.

Nwagboso Oparaku played the ball to Maskini Dokiwari's feet, Maskini Dokiwari took possession of the ball before Cheikh Adebola could intercept.

Maskini Dokiwari had an effort at goal but Adelaja Kerekou cleared the ball from danger.

27'

Kamuzu Ado tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Nnaemeka Kerekou got himself between the ball and goal.

28'

Abdulsalam Ngum hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Nnaemeka Kerekou approached too late to clear the danger.

It went just wide by Abdulsalam Ngum ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

29'

Maskini Dokiwari tried to twist past Ibeawuchi Uduak but Ibeawuchi Uduak block tackled Maskini Dokiwari.

31'

Nwagboso Oparaku dribbled past Nnaemeka Kerekou.

Nwagboso Oparaku laid it forward to Baako Delle, Baako Delle picked up on the ball before Cheikh Adebola could reach it.

Baako Delle fed the ball forward to Maskini Dokiwari, Nkemefula Apithy tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Maskini Dokiwari was able to make space and aimed for the top corner. Muhammedu Gyamfua approached too late to clear the danger.

Maskini Dokiwari left Patire Kairaba with a simple save.

32'

Chiganu Omaboe received a yellow card.

Nnaemeka Kerekou tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Kamuzu Ado.

33'

Nkemefula Apithy hit the ball forward to Cheikh Adebola, Nwagboso Oparaku tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Cheikh Adebola directed the ball to Nkemefula Apithy, Nkemefula Apithy trapped the ball nicely before Baako Delle could reach it.

Nkemefula Apithy hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Nwagboso Oparaku approached too late to block it.

It went just wide by Nkemefula Apithy ... He buried his face in his hands.

35'

Nkemefula Apithy tried to play it past Baako Delle but failed.

36'

Ajene Jatta sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

37'

Ajene Jatta unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Ibeawuchi Uduak wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

However, Ajene Jatta put it well over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

38'

Abdulsalam Ngum dribbled past Ogbonna Dodoo.

Abdulsalam Ngum dribbled past Nnaemeka Kerekou.

Abdulsalam Ngum skipped past Ogbonna Dodoo.

Abdulsalam Ngum played a wonderful ball for Maskini Dokiwari, Maskini Dokiwari took possession of the ball before Adelaja Kerekou could cut it out.

Maskini Dokiwari tried to lob the ball at goal but the shot clattered off Muhammedu Gyamfua.

40'

Baako Delle tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Cheikh Adebola approached too late to block it.

Patire Kairaba was rooted to the spot ... Baako Delle finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Enugu Rangers 1 - 0 Abuja united

42'

Nkemefula Apithy passed the ball to Ogbonna Dodoo, Baako Delle stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ogbonna Dodoo showed Nwagboso Oparaku a clean set of heels.

Ogbonna Dodoo tried to lob it over the keeper but the shot was charged down by Sekani Agbebi.

43'

Ogbonna Dodoo tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Abdulsalam Ngum coolly intercepted the pass.

44'

Abdulsalam Ngum tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball struck Nnaemeka Kerekou.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Abuja united were unfortunate to go in behind.Enugu Rangers had 59% possession in the match, while Abuja united had 41%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Abdulsalam Ngum lost the ball to Nnaemeka Kerekou's block tackle before Abdulsalam Ngum attempted to pass the ball.

49'

Ogbonna Dodoo dribbled confidently past Kamuzu Ado.

Ogbonna Dodoo tried to deliver a float cross but The ball struck Abdulsalam Ngum.

50'

Nwagboso Oparaku had the chance to score from long range but Cheikh Adebola made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

52'

Nwagboso Oparaku made a good pass to Baako Delle, Cheikh Adebola missed his interception.

The ball was struck by Baako Delle from 20 yards out. Nkemefula Apithy approached too late to tackle him.

But Baako Delle couldn't get it on target ... It was a poor effort from Baako Delle. He was lacking match sharpness.

53'

Baako Delle tried to take the ball past Cheikh Adebola but Cheikh Adebola dispossessed Baako Delle.

56'

Abdulsalam Ngum tried to get past Nnaemeka Kerekou but Nnaemeka Kerekou blocked Abdulsalam Ngum in a good, clean tackle.

57'

Nkemefula Apithy attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Nwagboso Oparaku got in the way of the ball.

58'

Rago Hola faked a pass then cut Ibou Kourouma in a different direction.

Rago Hola whipped in a float cross, Ajene Jatta tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Alieu Salek made an attacking header but Cheiku Ubah headed clear the danger.

59'

Ibou Kourouma failed in his attempt to skip past the challenge of Cheikh Adebola.

62'

Baako Delle played it confidently past Cheikh Adebola.

Baako Delle tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Nkemefula Apithy got in the way of the ball.

64'

Sekani Agbebi tried to knock a long ball forward but it was well intercepted by Cheikh Adebola.

65'

Maskini Dokiwari went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

66'

Cheikh Adebola brought the ball over the halfway line,Nwagboso Oparaku tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Alieu Salek won the ball in the air from Cheiku Ubah, then headed at goal.

Obinwoke Yam้ogo managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

67'

Nkemefula Apithy passed the ball to Cheikh Adebola, Cheikh Adebola took it in his stride before Kamuzu Ado could intercept.

Cheikh Adebola made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Nwagboso Oparaku.

68'

Baako Delle twisted past Cheikh Adebola.

Baako Delle curled the ball in at goal from long range but Nkemefula Apithy cleared the ball.

70'

Ogbonna Dodoo tried to sprint past Kamuzu Ado but Kamuzu Ado dispossessed Ogbonna Dodoo.

71'

Cheiku Ubah tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Cheikh Adebola.

72'

Ajene Jatta powered past Rago Hola!.

Ajene Jatta dribbled past Ibeawuchi Uduak.

Ajene Jatta got free of any defenders.

Ajene Jatta had only Patire Kairaba to beat and smashed the ball towards the top corner but Patire Kairaba blocked the shot.

73'

Ogbonna Dodoo put some curve on the shot from long range. Kamuzu Ado approached too late to block it.

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

75'

Ibou Kourouma tried to dribble past Ibeawuchi Uduak but Ibeawuchi Uduak dispossessed Ibou Kourouma.

76'

Nwagboso Oparaku played a pinpoint pass to Baako Delle, Cheikh Adebola couldn't cut it.

Baako Delle made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Nkemefula Apithy.

77'

Baako Delle dribbled past Cheikh Adebola.

Baako Delle attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Nkemefula Apithy threw himself in front of the shot.

78'

Abdulsalam Ngum dribbled past Rago Hola.

Abdulsalam Ngum tried to cross into the box but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Ibeawuchi Uduak.

80'

Cheikh Adebola gave the corner straight to the opposition.

84'

Ibou Kourouma turned on the ball to leave Ibeawuchi Uduak standing.

Ibou Kourouma tried to get past Rago Hola but Rago Hola won the ball from Ibou Kourouma.

86'

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

88'

Rago Hola had a go from the freekick. But he hit it not high enough to get over the wall.

89'

Nkemefula Apithy tried to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Nwagboso Oparaku.

90'

Nkemefula Apithy attempted to lob the ball forward but Nwagboso Oparaku did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

91'

Ogbonna Dodoo played a lovely ball for Nnaemeka Kerekou, Nnaemeka Kerekou took possession of the ball before Kamuzu Ado could cut it out.

Nnaemeka Kerekou tried to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Abdulsalam Ngum.

92'

Ogbonna Dodoo could not stop Abdulsalam Ngum going past him.

Abdulsalam Ngum put a low cross, Nnaemeka Kerekou missed his interception.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Chiganu Omaboe, Adelaja Kerekou approached too late to clear the danger.

Patire Kairaba couldn't save it ... Chiganu Omaboe capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Enugu Rangers 2 - 0 Abuja united

93'

Baako Delle played a wonderful ball for Nwagboso Oparaku, Nwagboso Oparaku picked up on the ball before Cheikh Adebola could intercept.

Nwagboso Oparaku shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Nkemefula Apithy didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Patire Kairaba did well to tip it round the post.

End Match Enugu Rangers 2 - 0 Abuja united