Welcome to the match between Abuja united and Heartland​ FC

1'

Achufusi Ojokolo evaded the challenge of Hakizimana Okara and hit a speculative effort from 35 yards.

But Achufusi Ojokolo blazed it over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Achufusi Ojokolo. He looked like he was short of match practice.

2'

Nwabudike Dior took the ball past Bo Diop.

Nwabudike Dior played it past Gbaingbain Diouf.

Bo Diop blocked Nwabudike Dior before Nwabudike Dior tried to fire in a shot at goal from medium range.

3'

Odon Zuraaba sprinted to escape from Osayaba Douna.

Odon Zuraaba sent the ball over from the wing, Achufusi Ojokolo couldn't cut it.

Mamadou Omusupe got above Odon Ubah to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Odon Zuraaba lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Edo-Bini Barro-Diene approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Odon Zuraaba. He looked like he was short of match practice.

5'

Kyereti Ankrah picked up Efuru Ba's long pass, Odon Gyamfua tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kyereti Ankrah lined up the shot from the angle but Edo-Bini Barro-Diene cleared the ball to safety.

7'

Kyereti Ankrah twisted past Ibeonukara Iroha.

Kyereti Ankrah moved the ball forward for Lansana Anosike, Odon Gyamfua tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Lansana Anosike looked destined to score but Odon Ubah gave him no space .

8'

Gbaingbain Diouf tried to skip past Beluchi Iroha but Beluchi Iroha didn't allow.

10'

Nabate Shonibare tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Odon Zuraaba.

15'

Achufusi Ojokolo tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Mamadou Omusupe.

17'

Ibeonukara Iroha knocked a lovely ball for Odon Gyamfua, the ball was picked up by Odon Gyamfua before Odon Zuraaba could intercept.

Odon Gyamfua passed the ball to Nwabudike Dior, Kyereti Ankrah couldn't reach it.

Pass by Nwabudike Dior to Beluchi Iroha, Abyomi Sribor missed his interception.

Beluchi Iroha tried to score but Kamdibe Alozie went in with a successful block tackle on him.

18'

Gbaingbain Diouf played a wonderful ball for Efuru Ba, Efuru Ba picked up on the ball before Nwabudike Dior could reach it.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Nabate Shonibare before Efuru Ba could pass the ball.

19'

Osayaba Douna played a great ball for Nwabudike Dior, Nwabudike Dior trapped the ball nicely before Bo Diop could reach it.

Nwabudike Dior stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Gbaingbain Diouf blocked it.

20'

Kyereti Ankrah tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Beluchi Iroha.

25'

Achufusi Ojokolo tried to take the ball past Hakizimana Okara but Hakizimana Okara block tackled Achufusi Ojokolo.

27'

Gbaingbain Diouf tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Nabate Shonibare.

29'

Swerving shot by Kyereti Ankrah from long range. Ibeonukara Iroha failed to charge down the shot.

Maidei Erogbogbo saved and deflected the ball clear.

30'

Kyereti Ankrah took the ball past Odon Gyamfua.

Kyereti Ankrah knocked a lovely ball for Lansana Anosike, Lansana Anosike trapped the ball nicely before Ibeonukara Iroha could cut it out.

Lansana Anosike hit the ball forward to Bo Diop, Bo Diop took possession of the ball before Odon Ubah could reach it.

Bo Diop played a pinpoint pass to Lansana Anosike, Lansana Anosike picked up on the ball before Edo-Bini Barro-Diene could reach it.

Lansana Anosike shot with a bicycle kick but Odon Ubah blocked the shot.

32'

Hakizimana Okara stepped away from Odon Ubah and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Hakizimana Okara ... It was a shocking miss.

35'

Nwabudike Dior laid it forward past Bo Diop to Nabate Shonibare.

Nabate Shonibare sent in a float cross, Gbaingbain Diouf failed to reach the ball.

Uzoamaka Aidoo tried to cushion a headed pass but Abyomi Sribor charged down the header.

37'

Kyereti Ankrah directed the ball to Odon Zuraaba, Odon Zuraaba latched onto the ball before Ibeonukara Iroha could reach it.

Odon Zuraaba stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Odon Gyamfua showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

40'

Efuru Ba went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

41'

Kyereti Ankrah faked a pass then cut Ibeonukara Iroha in a different direction.

Kyereti Ankrah tried to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Odon Gyamfua.

42'

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

43'

Kyereti Ankrah sent the ball flying over Ibeonukara Iroha towards goal from 35 yards.

Maidei Erogbogbo failed to save the ball ... Kyereti Ankrah scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Abuja united 0 - 1 Heartland​ FC

44'

Efuru Ba had shrugged off the challenge of Nabate Shonibare and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

Maidei Erogbogbo saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

45'

Gbaingbain Diouf stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Nabate Shonibare.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Heartland​ FC took the lead.Abuja united maintained 41% of possession and 59% for Heartland​ FC. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Odon Gyamfua tried to move the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Bo Diop.

48'

Odon Gyamfua held up the ball, evading the challenge of Odon Zuraaba and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

Hachim Chukwu was in a good position and saved it.

49'

Nwabudike Dior attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Bo Diop.

53'

Gbaingbain Diouf dribbled past Nwabudike Dior.

Gbaingbain Diouf tried to dribble past Nabate Shonibare but Nabate Shonibare won the ball from Gbaingbain Diouf.

55'

Lansana Anosike faked a shot before cutting Osayaba Douna in a different direction.

Lansana Anosike crossed the ball high into the box, Achufusi Ojokolo stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Diving header at goal from Mamadou Omusupe but Odon Ubah headed clear the danger.

57'

Ibeonukara Iroha went in with a successful block tackle on Odon Zuraaba before Odon Zuraaba attempted to hit a shot towards goal from long range.

58'

Osayaba Douna made a good pass to Achufusi Ojokolo, Achufusi Ojokolo took possession of the ball before Odon Zuraaba could reach it.

Achufusi Ojokolo got the float cross in from the wing, Efuru Ba couldn't cut it.

Beluchi Iroha beat Kamdibe Alozie to the ball, then headed at goal.

Hachim Chukwu had gone walkabout ... Beluchi Iroha scored !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Abuja united 1 - 1 Heartland​ FC

59'

Odon Gyamfua knocked a lovely ball for Ibeonukara Iroha, Odon Zuraaba couldn't cut out the pass.

Ibeonukara Iroha made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Kyereti Ankrah.

60'

Odon Gyamfua darted past Odon Zuraaba.

Odon Gyamfua tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Kyereti Ankrah.

61'

Efuru Ba directed the ball nicely to Hakizimana Okara, Hakizimana Okara picked up on the ball before Nabate Shonibare could reach it.

Hakizimana Okara tried to deliver a low cross but Osayaba Douna had no problem in intercepting the ball.

62'

Kyereti Ankrah tried to twist past Odon Gyamfua but Odon Gyamfua succesfully won the ball from Kyereti Ankrah.

64'

Gbaingbain Diouf twisted past Nwabudike Dior.

Gbaingbain Diouf curled the ball in at goal from distance. Nabate Shonibare failed to block the shot.

Gbaingbain Diouf sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

65'

Kyereti Ankrah tried to dribble past Ibeonukara Iroha but failed.

66'

Kyereti Ankrah skipped past the challenge of Edo-Bini Barro-Diene.

Kyereti Ankrah powered past Ibeonukara Iroha!.

Kyereti Ankrah stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Odon Ubah.

67'

Ibeonukara Iroha skipped past the challenge of Kyereti Ankrah.

Ibeonukara Iroha played a perfect pass for Odon Gyamfua, Odon Zuraaba failed to reach the ball.

Odon Gyamfua passed along the floor for Beluchi Iroha to pick it up, Beluchi Iroha took it in his stride before Kyereti Ankrah could reach it.

Beluchi Iroha lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a crack at goal. Kamdibe Alozie couldn't reach it.

Hachim Chukwu made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

68'

Gbaingbain Diouf laid it forward to Bo Diop, Bo Diop took it in his stride before Nabate Shonibare could intercept.

Bo Diop jinked confidently past Nwabudike Dior.

Bo Diop aimed for the top corner but the shot was blocked by Odon Ubah.

69'

Kyereti Ankrah tried to play it past Osayaba Douna but Osayaba Douna didn't allow.

70'

Hakizimana Okara took the ball confidently past Osayaba Douna.

Hakizimana Okara shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Achufusi Ojokolo got himself between the ball and goal.

71'

Lansana Anosike hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Ibeonukara Iroha cleared the ball to safety.

72'

Kyereti Ankrah moved the ball forward for Efuru Ba, Efuru Ba trapped the ball nicely before Ibeonukara Iroha could cut it out.

Efuru Ba played a perfect pass for Abyomi Sribor, Odon Gyamfua missed his interception.

Abyomi Sribor lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired off a shot. Edo-Bini Barro-Diene approached too late to tackle him.

But Abyomi Sribor blazed it over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

73'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Bo Diop before Nabate Shonibare could pass the ball.

75'

Odon Zuraaba took the ball past Ibeonukara Iroha.

Swerving shot by Odon Zuraaba from 20 yards. Odon Gyamfua approached too late to tackle him.

Maidei Erogbogbo chose to punch the ball away.

80'

Ibeonukara Iroha was shown a yellow card.

Bo Diop directed the ball to Gbaingbain Diouf, Gbaingbain Diouf took it in his stride before Nabate Shonibare could cut it out.

Gbaingbain Diouf went by the challenge of Nwabudike Dior.

Gbaingbain Diouf tried to dart past Nabate Shonibare but Gbaingbain Diouf lost out to Nabate Shonibare.

83'

Gbaingbain Diouf tried to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Nabate Shonibare.

85'

Kyereti Ankrah made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Ibeonukara Iroha.

86'

Odon Gyamfua tried to jink past Odon Zuraaba but Odon Zuraaba succesfully won the ball from Odon Gyamfua.

88'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Gbaingbain Diouf.

91'

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

93'

Achufusi Ojokolo hit the ball forward to Osayaba Douna, Osayaba Douna trapped the ball nicely before Efuru Ba could cut it out.

Osayaba Douna got past Hakizimana Okara with ease.

Osayaba Douna escaped from the challenge of Efuru Ba and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

Hachim Chukwu managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

95'

Mamadou Omusupe delivered the ball to Gbaingbain Diouf, the ball was picked up by Gbaingbain Diouf before Nabate Shonibare could cut it out.

Nwabudike Dior was outpaced by Gbaingbain Diouf.

Gbaingbain Diouf skipped easily past the challenge of Nabate Shonibare.

Vicious shot by Gbaingbain Diouf for the top corner but Edo-Bini Barro-Diene cleared the ball to safety.

End Match Abuja united 1 - 1 Heartland​ FC