Welcome to the match between Benin City united and Sapele orient

1'

Ogunsanawo Diagana aimed the corner for the near post.

Ahonya Adumensa got ahead of Devan Gabriels to win the ball but the ball went bad.

2'

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

4'

Andy Bartram tried to dribble past Rago Akintola but Rago Akintola dispossessed Andy Bartram.

5'

Dixon Robertson dribbled past Manu Nyana.

Dixon Robertson got past Nkosi Aduamah with ease.

Dixon Robertson tried to cross into the box but Ogunsanawo Diagana showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

6'

Barclay Leavitt knocked a lovely ball for Reuben Archer, Reuben Archer trapped the ball nicely before Alhaji Akpan could intercept.

Reuben Archer got the float cross in from the wing, Wemusa Zerbo stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Darby Joyner got ahead of Ahonya Adumensa to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Manu Nyana blocked Barclay Leavitt before Barclay Leavitt could smash the ball towards goal.

7'

Rago Akintola played a wonderful ball for Rapuokwu Ubogu, Rapuokwu Ubogu trapped the ball nicely before Nicholas Giles could cut it out.

Rapuokwu Ubogu tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Ethelbert Loman.

8'

Barclay Leavitt tried to take the ball past Tijjani Akabusi but Tijjani Akabusi cleanly tackled the ball.

11'

Cortney Hodges tried to feed the high ball but The ball cannoned off Nkosi Aduamah.

12'

Ethelbert Loman skipped easily past the challenge of Rapuokwu Ubogu.

Rago Akintola was outpaced by Ethelbert Loman.

Ethelbert Loman tried an optimistic effort at goal. Manu Nyana wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Ethelbert Loman struck the ball wide ... It was a poor miss from Ethelbert Loman. He looked like he was short of match practice.

13'

Yellow card shown to Tijjani Akabusi.

14'

Wemusa Zerbo dribbled past Reuben Archer.

Wemusa Zerbo blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Barclay Leavitt approached too late to tackle him.

But Wemusa Zerbo couldn't get it on target ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

15'

Nicholas Giles got past Rago Akintola.

Nicholas Giles played the ball to Moss Jans's feet, Moss Jans trapped the ball nicely before Rapuokwu Ubogu could intercept.

Moss Jans found a perfect spot and aimed for the top corner. Ahonya Adumensa failed to block the shot.

Duruji Atsukpi saved and held the ball.

17'

Ethelbert Loman hit a long ball towards Barclay Leavitt in the area, Barclay Leavitt took it in his stride before Rago Akintola could cut it out.

Pass by Barclay Leavitt to Darby Joyner, the ball was picked up by Darby Joyner before Ahonya Adumensa could cut it out.

Darby Joyner fed the ball forward past Manu Nyana to Ethelbert Loman

Ethelbert Loman knocked a lovely ball for Andy Bartram, the ball was picked up by Andy Bartram before Ahonya Adumensa could reach it.

Andy Bartram was able to make space and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Manu Nyana couldn't reach it.

the ball went into the net despite of Duruji Atsukpi's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Andy Bartram scored a goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Benin City united 1 - 0 Sapele orient

18'

Barclay Leavitt hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Wemusa Zerbo cleared the ball.

19'

Sekpuluchi Kaya gave the corner straight to the opposition.

20'

Rago Akintola played a perfect pass for Rapuokwu Ubogu, the ball was picked up by Rapuokwu Ubogu before Nicholas Giles could reach it.

Rapuokwu Ubogu hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Ethelbert Loman approached too late to clear the danger.

It went close from Rapuokwu Ubogu ... He should never have missed that one.

21'

Barclay Leavitt made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was intercepted by Alhaji Akpan.

22'

Nicholas Giles fed the ball forward to Ethelbert Loman, Ethelbert Loman took possession of the ball before Rapuokwu Ubogu could cut it out.

Ethelbert Loman laid it forward to Darby Joyner, Darby Joyner latched onto the ball before Rago Akintola could intercept.

Darby Joyner aimed for the top corner but Ahonya Adumensa managed to block the shot.

23'

Pass by Rago Akintola to Rapuokwu Ubogu, Rapuokwu Ubogu took it in his stride before Nicholas Giles could cut it out.

Rapuokwu Ubogu tried his luck with a medium range chip but Ethelbert Loman blocked the shot.

25'

Rago Akintola span past Dixon Robertson.

Rago Akintola had the chance to score from medium range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Nicholas Giles.

27'

Corner taken by Tijjani Akabusi.

Ahonya Adumensa got ahead of Dixon Robertson to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Ahonya Adumensa received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Manu Nyana, Devan Gabriels couldn't cut it.

Ahonya Adumensa lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and hit a fierce shot. Dixon Robertson approached too late to clear the danger.

Paulie Simpson did well to save and hold onto the ball.

28'

Cortney Hodges made good use of the scissors dribble. As Rapuokwu Ubogu lost his balance, Cortney Hodges dribbled past Rapuokwu Ubogu.

Cortney Hodges delivered the ball in from wide, Nkosi Aduamah failed to reach the ball.

Moss Jans out-jumped Manu Nyana, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Held by Duruji Atsukpi.

29'

Nicholas Giles whipped in the corner.

Ahonya Adumensa challenged Dixon Robertson for a heading, then headed the ball to safety.

30'

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

32'

Nkosi Aduamah could not stop Cortney Hodges going past him.

Cortney Hodges tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Ogunsanawo Diagana.

33'

Rago Akintola made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Nicholas Giles.

34'

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

35'

Cortney Hodges tried to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Nkosi Aduamah.

36'

Ethelbert Loman lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

37'

Rago Akintola tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Nicholas Giles.

38'

Cortney Hodges made a pass to Andy Bartram, Andy Bartram took possession of the ball before Nkosi Aduamah could reach it.

Andy Bartram hit a long ball forward, Darby Joyner took possession of the ball before Ogunsanawo Diagana could reach it.

Darby Joyner laid it forward to Moss Jans, Moss Jans picked up on the ball before Ahonya Adumensa could intercept.

Moss Jans was able to make space and fired off a shot. Manu Nyana failed to block the shot.

But Moss Jans sent it far too high ... It was an epic miss.

40'

Block tackle from Nkosi Aduamah, easily dispossessing Cortney Hodges before Cortney Hodges could pass the ball.

41'

Cortney Hodges stepped away from Nkosi Aduamah and put some curve on the shot from long range.

Duruji Atsukpi chose to punch the ball away.

43'

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

44'

Cortney Hodges went by the challenge of Manu Nyana.

Cortney Hodges tried to twist past Nkosi Aduamah but Nkosi Aduamah took the ball away from Cortney Hodges.

45'

Cortney Hodges made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Nkosi Aduamah.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Benin City united took the lead.Benin City united had 57% possession in the match, while Sapele orient had 43%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Andy Bartram hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Nkosi Aduamah blocked the shot.

49'

Block tackle from Nicholas Giles, easily dispossessing Rago Akintola before Rago Akintola could smash the ball towards goal from long range.

51'

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

53'

Barclay Leavitt made a good pass to Reuben Archer, Reuben Archer latched onto the ball before Wemusa Zerbo could cut it out.

Reuben Archer tried to dribble past Alhaji Akpan but Alhaji Akpan didn't allow.

54'

Sekpuluchi Kaya picked up Wemusa Zerbo's excellent ball, Reuben Archer failed to intercept the pass.

Sekpuluchi Kaya directed the ball to Alhaji Akpan, Alhaji Akpan took it in his stride before Barclay Leavitt could cut it out.

Alhaji Akpan put a low cross, Reuben Archer tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tijjani Akabusi aimed a one touch pass to his left . Dixon Robertson couldn't cut it.

55'

Yellow card shown to Dixon Robertson.

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

56'

Rapuokwu Ubogu skipped easily past Nicholas Giles.

Rapuokwu Ubogu tried to take the ball past Ethelbert Loman but Ethelbert Loman took the ball away from Rapuokwu Ubogu.

57'

Ethelbert Loman failed in his attempt to play it past Rapuokwu Ubogu.

58'

Rapuokwu Ubogu tried to take the ball past Darby Joyner but Darby Joyner blocked Rapuokwu Ubogu.

59'

Rago Akintola made a pass to Rapuokwu Ubogu, Rapuokwu Ubogu trapped the ball nicely before Nicholas Giles could intercept.

The ball was struck by Rapuokwu Ubogu from 20 yards out. Ethelbert Loman wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Paulie Simpson did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

60'

Reuben Archer tried to use his skill to go past Manu Nyana but Reuben Archer lost the ball to Manu Nyana.

61'

Barclay Leavitt held up the ball, evading the challenge of Alhaji Akpan and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Barclay Leavitt ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

62'

Devan Gabriels showed Rapuokwu Ubogu a clean set of heels.

Devan Gabriels tried to get past Rago Akintola but Devan Gabriels lost out to Rago Akintola.

64'

Alhaji Akpan tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Reuben Archer.

67'

Moss Jans's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

70'

Ogunsanawo Diagana hit a speculative long-range shot but Andy Bartram managed to block the shot.

71'

Nicholas Giles laid it forward to Ethelbert Loman, Ethelbert Loman trapped the ball nicely before Rapuokwu Ubogu could reach it.

Ethelbert Loman made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Rago Akintola came close and blocked it.

73'

Poor corner kick delivered by Rago Akintola that went straight to the opposition.

74'

Alhaji Akpan tried to dart past Darby Joyner but Darby Joyner succesfully won the ball from Alhaji Akpan.

75'

Ethelbert Loman tried to take the ball past Rago Akintola but Rago Akintola succesfully won the ball from Ethelbert Loman.

78'

Nkosi Aduamah found an opportunity to score from long range but Andy Bartram blocked him.

79'

Rago Akintola made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Nicholas Giles intercepted but couldn't control.

82'

Rapuokwu Ubogu took the freekick. The wall deflected the shot and the ball went wide.

83'

Alhaji Akpan attempted to lob the ball forward but Reuben Archer showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

84'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Rago Akintola before Ethelbert Loman attempted to deliver the ball.

85'

Ogunsanawo Diagana attempted to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Reuben Archer.

86'

Rago Akintola fed the ball forward to Rapuokwu Ubogu, Rapuokwu Ubogu took it in his stride before Nicholas Giles could cut it out.

Rapuokwu Ubogu tried to play a long ball but The ball cannoned off Ethelbert Loman.

89'

Ethelbert Loman tried to feed the high ball but Rapuokwu Ubogu read the game well to intercept the ball.

92'

Ethelbert Loman was pressed by Nkosi Aduamah but he evaded the challenge and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

It went in the back of the net ... Ethelbert Loman scored a great goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Benin City united 2 - 0 Sapele orient

93'

Ethelbert Loman delivered the ball to Nicholas Giles, Nicholas Giles took possession of the ball before Rago Akintola could reach it.

Nicholas Giles tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Rapuokwu Ubogu.

End Match Benin City united 2 - 0 Sapele orient