Welcome to the match between Akwa United F.C. and Bendel Insurance FC

1'

Ogunsanawo Kaya tried to twist past Kamulira Obasanho but Ogunsanawo Kaya lost the ball to Kamulira Obasanho's block tackle.

2'

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

4'

Ibeonukara Zirignon played a lovely ball for Sundiata Ojokolo, Dukuzumurenyi Ado couldn't reach it.

Sundiata Ojokolo laid it forward to Abasi Attakora, Abasi Attakora took possession of the ball before Rasidi Akintola could intercept.

Abasi Attakora passed the ball past Eberechukwu Soalla to Sundiata Ojokolo.

Sundiata Ojokolo tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Koofrey Sankoh got in the way of the ball.

7'

Rasidi Akintola tried to get past Ibeonukara Zirignon but Ibeonukara Zirignon denied.

9'

Ibeonukara Zirignon passed it long to Osagboro Osagiobare, Osagboro Osagiobare trapped the ball nicely before Dukuzumurenyi Ado could reach it.

Osagboro Osagiobare found himself with plenty of time and tried an audacious shot on goal. Koofrey Sankoh failed to block the shot.

Osagboro Osagiobare struck it just over the bar ... He buried his face in his hands.

10'

Poor corner kick by Ibeonukara Zirignon. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

11'

Rasidi Akintola delivered the ball to Dukuzumurenyi Ado, Ibeonukara Zirignon couldn't reach it.

Dukuzumurenyi Ado tried a medium range effort. Sundiata Ojokolo didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Dukuzumurenyi Ado. He looked like he was short of match practice.

12'

Osagboro Osagiobare tried to dribble past Ali Awoonor but Ali Awoonor won the ball from Osagboro Osagiobare.

14'

Fati Okpara dribbled past Keanyandaarwa Obaraku.

The ball was curled in from Fati Okpara, Abiade Ofonagora couldn't reach it.

Bem Sroda tried to head the ball forward for a team-mate but Koofrey Sankoh got across to charge down the header.

15'

Abiade Ofonagora ran up to hit the penalty. Abiade Ofonagora sent the keeper the wrong way to score. ... GOAL!!!

Akwa United F.C. 0 - 1 Bendel Insurance FC

18'

Sundiata Ojokolo tried to twist past Dukuzumurenyi Ado but Dukuzumurenyi Ado block tackled Sundiata Ojokolo.

19'

Rasidi Akintola tried to twist past Ibeonukara Zirignon but Rasidi Akintola lost out to Ibeonukara Zirignon.

20'

Abasi Attakora took the ball past Ali Awoonor.

Abasi Attakora struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Keanyandaarwa Obaraku failed to charge down the shot.

But Abasi Attakora scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

23'

Nwachukwu Douna tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Keanyandaarwa Obaraku found himself in the way of the ball.

24'

Ariyon Womplou took the ball past Ibeonukara Zirignon.

Ariyon Womplou played a wonderful ball for Odion Alozie, Odion Alozie latched onto the ball before Sundiata Ojokolo could cut it out.

Odion Alozie curled a shot from an angle but Ogun Sadami cleared the ball.

25'

Nwachukwu Douna tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Abiade Ofonagora got in the way of the ball.

27'

Pass by Ibeonukara Zirignon to Sundiata Ojokolo, Sundiata Ojokolo took possession of the ball before Dukuzumurenyi Ado could intercept.

Sundiata Ojokolo hit the ball forward past Rasidi Akintola to Ibeonukara Zirignon.

Ibeonukara Zirignon laid it forward to Bem Sroda, Dukuzumurenyi Ado failed to intercept the pass.

Bem Sroda made space for himself and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Eberechukwu Soalla couldn't reach it.

Mamboleo Okoite-Eboh tipped the ball over the bar.

28'

The freekick was quickly taken by Kamulira Obasanho. But Kamulira Obasanho sent the ball high into the stands.

29'

Ibeonukara Zirignon tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Dukuzumurenyi Ado.

30'

Nwachukwu Douna tried to twist past Abiade Ofonagora but Abiade Ofonagora took the ball away from Nwachukwu Douna.

32'

Sundiata Ojokolo tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Rasidi Akintola.

33'

Keanyandaarwa Obaraku stepped up and struck the freekick. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

34'

Nwachukwu Douna stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Eberechukwu Soalla read the game well to intercept the ball.

35'

Ali Awoonor hit the ball forward to Odion Alozie, Odion Alozie trapped the ball nicely before Kamulira Obasanho could cut it out.

Odion Alozie took the ball into the opposing half of the field,Fati Okpara couldn't cut it.

Ariyon Womplou performed a diving header toward the goal, Ogun Sadami approached too late to head the ball clear.

Held by Kojo Dior.

36'

Sundiata Ojokolo jinked confidently past Dukuzumurenyi Ado.

Sundiata Ojokolo passed along the floor for Ibeonukara Zirignon to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Ibeonukara Zirignon before Rasidi Akintola could cut it out.

Ibeonukara Zirignon tried to use his skill to go past Dukuzumurenyi Ado but Dukuzumurenyi Ado block tackled Ibeonukara Zirignon.

37'

Kamulira Obasanho was shown a yellow card.

Odion Alozie struck the freekick. But it was well wide from Odion Alozie.

38'

Rasidi Akintola knocked a lovely ball for Abiade Ofonagora, Abiade Ofonagora took possession of the ball before Abasi Attakora could cut it out.

Abiade Ofonagora failed in his attempt to dribble past Nwachukwu Douna.

39'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Ogun Sadami.

Osagboro Osagiobare made a good pass to Nwachukwu Douna, Nwachukwu Douna took it in his stride before Keanyandaarwa Obaraku could intercept.

Nwachukwu Douna tried to supply a float cross but it was intercepted by Abiade Ofonagora.

41'

Corner taken by Koofrey Sankoh and cut out by the opposition.

43'

Ogunsanawo Kaya hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but Kamulira Obasanho hoofed the ball clear.

44'

Ogwanbi Euba sent over the freekick. Ogwanbi Euba put it clean over the bar.

45'

Sundiata Ojokolo escaped from the challenge of Rasidi Akintola and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

But Sundiata Ojokolo sent the ball high into the stands ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Bendel Insurance FC took the lead.Akwa United F.C. had 56% possession in the match, while Bendel Insurance FC had 44%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Rasidi Akintola had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Ibeonukara Zirignon failed to charge down the shot.

But it was well wide from Rasidi Akintola ... He should have hit the target at least.

47'

Koofrey Sankoh directed the ball to Ali Awoonor, Ogwanbi Euba failed to intercept the pass.

Ali Awoonor tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Kamulira Obasanho did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

48'

Kamulira Obasanho tried to dribble past Ali Awoonor but Ali Awoonor dispossessed Kamulira Obasanho.

49'

Ogunsanawo Kaya blasted a banana shot from long range. Fati Okpara approached too late to clear the danger.

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

50'

Kamulira Obasanho tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Ali Awoonor cut it out.

52'

Sundiata Ojokolo got past Dukuzumurenyi Ado with ease.

Sundiata Ojokolo twisted past Rasidi Akintola.

Sundiata Ojokolo had a great opportunity to score but he was denied space by Koofrey Sankoh.

53'

Nwachukwu Douna tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Abiade Ofonagora intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

56'

Abasi Attakora tried to take the ball past Abiade Ofonagora but Abasi Attakora lost the ball to Abiade Ofonagora.

58'

Ibeonukara Zirignon tried to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Ali Awoonor.

59'

Abiade Ofonagora made good use of the scissors dribble. As Abasi Attakora lost his balance, Abiade Ofonagora dribbled past Abasi Attakora.

Abiade Ofonagora knocked a lovely ball for Keanyandaarwa Obaraku, Keanyandaarwa Obaraku trapped the ball nicely before Nwachukwu Douna could reach it.

Keanyandaarwa Obaraku tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Abasi Attakora.

60'

Ogunsanawo Kaya tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Kamulira Obasanho.

61'

Sundiata Ojokolo hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Dukuzumurenyi Ado approached too late to block it.

Mamboleo Okoite-Eboh made a save.

62'

Nwachukwu Douna tried to skip past the challenge of Ogunsanawo Kaya but Ogunsanawo Kaya didn't allow.

63'

Ogunsanawo Kaya tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Kamulira Obasanho.

64'

Ibeonukara Zirignon took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

66'

Sundiata Ojokolo tried to play a long ball but Dukuzumurenyi Ado read the game well to intercept the ball.

67'

Nwachukwu Douna tried an in-swinging corner.

Koofrey Sankoh got to the ball before Bem Sroda, then headed the ball to safety.

68'

Ogunsanawo Kaya stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Ibeonukara Zirignon.

69'

Yellow card shown to Odion Alozie.

Sundiata Ojokolo floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Osagboro Osagiobare had the beating in the air of Koofrey Sankoh, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Mamboleo Okoite-Eboh was rooted to the spot ... Osagboro Osagiobare scored a superb effort !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Akwa United F.C. 1 - 1 Bendel Insurance FC

70'

Rasidi Akintola attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Sundiata Ojokolo.

71'

Ogun Sadami tried for goal from the freekick. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Ogun Sadami.

72'

Rasidi Akintola found a chance to score from long range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Ibeonukara Zirignon.

75'

Kamulira Obasanho sprinted to escape from Ali Awoonor.

Kamulira Obasanho tried to dribble past Ogunsanawo Kaya but Kamulira Obasanho lost the ball to Ogunsanawo Kaya.

77'

Sundiata Ojokolo hit the ball forward to Ibeonukara Zirignon, Dukuzumurenyi Ado failed to reach the ball.

Ibeonukara Zirignon played it past Rasidi Akintola.

Ibeonukara Zirignon played a perfect pass for Kamulira Obasanho, Kamulira Obasanho trapped the ball nicely before Dukuzumurenyi Ado could cut it out.

Kamulira Obasanho made a pass to Osagboro Osagiobare, Osagboro Osagiobare picked up on the ball before Koofrey Sankoh could cut it out.

Osagboro Osagiobare made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Eberechukwu Soalla came close and blocked it.

81'

Poor corner kick by Ogun Sadami. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

82'

Ali Awoonor tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Kamulira Obasanho.

83'

Sundiata Ojokolo tried to feed the high ball but Rasidi Akintola did well to spot and intercept the pass.

84'

Keanyandaarwa Obaraku tried to play a long ball forward but Abasi Attakora got in the way of the ball.

87'

Fati Okpara escaped from the challenge of Rasidi Akintola and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

But Fati Okpara struck the ball wide ... It was a poor effort from Fati Okpara. He was lacking match sharpness.

88'

Fati Okpara wasn't able to run off the injury and had to go off.

Uwadiegwu Nourbese replaced the injured Fati Okpara.

90'

Corner taken by Abiade Ofonagora and cut out by the opposition.

91'

The corner was taken by Eberechukwu Soalla towards the edge of the area.

Odion Alozie tried to flick the ball to a team-mate but the header was charged down by Ogun Sadami.

93'

Kamulira Obasanho tried to knock a long ball forward but Dukuzumurenyi Ado closed in and intercepted the ball.

End Match Akwa United F.C. 1 - 1 Bendel Insurance FC