Welcome to the match between Owerri town and Akwa United F.C.

1'

Sipho Atede had shrugged off the challenge of Ifeanyichukwu Achike and tried his luck with a long range chip.

Afi Adeseun saved superbly and held the ball.

2'

Koofrey Dama passed along the floor for Ekechukwu Alahbi to pick it up, Ekechukwu Alahbi picked up on the ball before Imarogbe Toure could intercept.

Ekechukwu Alahbi hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Tijjani Amadi failed to charge down the shot.

But it went just over the bar ... He should have scored.

4'

Sipho Atede played a wonderful ball for Osayimwese Turay, Adika Ojugbana couldn't cut it.

Osayimwese Turay tried to swing in a float cross but The ball ricocheted off Osagboro Moyoyo.

5'

Sipho Atede made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Adika Ojugbana.

6'

Osayimwese Turay directed the ball to Sipho Atede, Osagboro Moyoyo couldn't reach it.

Sipho Atede played a wonderful ball for Osayimwese Turay, Osayimwese Turay took it in his stride before Adika Ojugbana could cut it out.

Osayimwese Turay got the float cross in from the wing, Osagboro Moyoyo couldn't cut it.

Yinka Euba won the aerial challenge against Emenike Okara, then headed it to the goal.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

7'

Tijjani Amadi tried to jink past Ekechukwu Alahbi but Tijjani Amadi lost out to Ekechukwu Alahbi.

8'

Olusegun Obasanho played a lovely ball for Enobakhare Douhou, Imarogbe Toure couldn't reach it.

Enobakhare Douhou tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Tijjani Amadi read the game well to intercept the ball.

10'

Tijjani Amadi tried to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Ifeanacho Sillah.

11'

Yinka Euba lifted the ball towards Thako Ogunfemi in the area, Thako Ogunfemi brought the ball down well before Anapa Nana could reach it.

Thako Ogunfemi played a lovely ball for Osayimwese Turay, Ochi Mamami couldn't cut it.

Osayimwese Turay knocked a lovely ball for Olusegun Obasanho, the ball was picked up by Olusegun Obasanho before Emenike Okara could reach it.

Olusegun Obasanho shot on the ball. Ochi Mamami didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Afi Adeseun watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was an epic miss.

12'

Sipho Atede sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

13'

Yinka Euba hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Anapa Nana managed to block the shot.

15'

Sipho Atede tried to play a long ball but it was intercepted by Adika Ojugbana.

17'

Udechukwu Offrata took the corner.

Ifeanacho Sillah tried to cushion a headed pass but Ochi Mamami charged down the header.

18'

Osagboro Moyoyo went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

19'

Bahati Ekwensi dribbled past Koofrey Dama.

Bahati Ekwensi knocked a lovely ball for Tijjani Amadi, Tijjani Amadi trapped the ball nicely before Ekechukwu Alahbi could reach it.

Tijjani Amadi tried to pass the ball forward but Koofrey Dama made a great interception.

20'

Olusegun Obasanho played the ball long looking for a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Anapa Nana.

21'

Osagboro Moyoyo played a lovely ball for Tijjani Amadi, Tijjani Amadi picked up on the ball before Osayimwese Turay could cut it out.

Tijjani Amadi tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Sipho Atede blocked it.

24'

Tijjani Amadi directed the ball nicely to Ifeanyichukwu Achike, Ifeanyichukwu Achike took possession of the ball before Koofrey Dama could cut it out.

Ifeanyichukwu Achike directed the ball nicely to Bahati Ekwensi, Bahati Ekwensi picked up on the ball before Ekechukwu Alahbi could reach it.

From out wide, Bahati Ekwensi fired in a curving shot at goal but Udechukwu Offrata threw himself in front of the shot.

25'

Yinka Euba surged past Anapa Nana!.

Yinka Euba took the ball past Ifeanyichukwu Achike.

Yinka Euba tried to deliver a float cross but The ball struck Anapa Nana.

26'

Ekechukwu Alahbi hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Imarogbe Toure didn't read the game well enough to block it.

It went just wide by Ekechukwu Alahbi ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

27'

Sipho Atede tried to use his skill to go past Adika Ojugbana but Adika Ojugbana blocked Sipho Atede in a good, clean tackle.

28'

Olusegun Obasanho went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

30'

Sipho Atede passed the ball to Osayimwese Turay, Osayimwese Turay took it in his stride before Adika Ojugbana could cut it out.

Osayimwese Turay faked a pass then cut Osagboro Moyoyo in a different direction.

From medium range, Osayimwese Turay bent the ball towards goal but Adika Ojugbana managed to block the shot.

33'

Osagboro Moyoyo skipped past Osayimwese Turay.

Osagboro Moyoyo tried to centre the ball but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Sipho Atede.

34'

Ekechukwu Alahbi went across and took the corner.

Ifeanacho Sillah rose bravely above Emenike Okara to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

But it was well wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

36'

Olusegun Obasanho sprinted past Anapa Nana.

Olusegun Obasanho fired off a medium-ranged shot. Ifeanyichukwu Achike didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Afi Adeseun did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

38'

Yinka Euba played a high ball forward for Thako Ogunfemi to run onto, Thako Ogunfemi brought the ball under control superbly before Anapa Nana could reach it.

Thako Ogunfemi tried to lob it over the keeper but Ochi Mamami hoofed the ball clear.

39'

Ifeanyichukwu Achike tried to lift the ball forward but Olusegun Obasanho did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

40'

Olusegun Obasanho got past Anapa Nana with ease.

Olusegun Obasanho put a float cross over Ifeanyichukwu Achike in to the far post.

Emenike Okara got up above Thako Ogunfemi and retained possession.

41'

Osayimwese Turay searched out Thako Ogunfemi, Thako Ogunfemi picked up on the ball before Adika Ojugbana could reach it.

Thako Ogunfemi found a perfect spot and shot for the top corner. Ochi Mamami wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Afi Adeseun was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Thako Ogunfemi scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Owerri town 1 - 0 Akwa United F.C.

43'

Olusegun Obasanho tried to pass the ball forward but Imarogbe Toure had no problem in intercepting the ball.

44'

Ekechukwu Alahbi tried to dribble past Tijjani Amadi but Tijjani Amadi nicked the ball from the toes of Ekechukwu Alahbi.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Owerri town took the lead.Owerri town had 62% possession in the match, while Akwa United F.C. had 38%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Sipho Atede jinked confidently past Tijjani Amadi.

Sipho Atede had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but Adika Ojugbana managed to block the shot.

48'

Osayimwese Turay executed a block tackle on Osagboro Moyoyo before Osagboro Moyoyo tried to get onto the pass.

50'

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

52'

Osayimwese Turay fed the ball forward to Yinka Euba, Imarogbe Toure failed to intercept the pass.

Yinka Euba dribbled past Tijjani Amadi.

Yinka Euba got free in the penalty area and fired in a shot at goal. Emenike Okara didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Yinka Euba's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

54'

Koofrey Dama tried a long range effort but Anapa Nana hoofed the ball clear.

55'

Sipho Atede played a wonderful ball for Osayimwese Turay, Osagboro Moyoyo couldn't cut out the pass.

Osayimwese Turay tried to whip in a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Adika Ojugbana.

57'

Koofrey Dama played a wonderful ball for Ekechukwu Alahbi, Ekechukwu Alahbi took it in his stride before Imarogbe Toure could intercept.

Ekechukwu Alahbi held up the ball, evading the challenge of Tijjani Amadi and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

Denied by Afi Adeseun.

58'

Osayimwese Turay evaded the challenge of Anapa Nana and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

But Osayimwese Turay scooped it over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

59'

Koofrey Dama moved the ball forward for Ekechukwu Alahbi, the ball was picked up by Ekechukwu Alahbi before Imarogbe Toure could intercept.

Ekechukwu Alahbi played a lovely ball for Thako Ogunfemi, Tijjani Amadi tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Thako Ogunfemi played a wonderful ball for Ekechukwu Alahbi, Ekechukwu Alahbi trapped the ball nicely before Ochi Mamami could cut it out.

Ekechukwu Alahbi found a gap and chipped the ball goalwards. Emenike Okara approached too late to clear the danger.

Afi Adeseun strayed off his line ... Ekechukwu Alahbi scored. Super finish !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Owerri town 2 - 0 Akwa United F.C.

60'

Koofrey Dama played the ball to Ekechukwu Alahbi's feet, Ekechukwu Alahbi trapped the ball nicely before Imarogbe Toure could reach it.

Ekechukwu Alahbi made a pass to Koofrey Dama, Tijjani Amadi failed to intercept the pass.

Koofrey Dama lost the ball to Imarogbe Toure's block tackle before Koofrey Dama attempted to pass the ball.

61'

Imarogbe Toure could not stop Koofrey Dama going past him.

Koofrey Dama blasted a banana shot from long range. Tijjani Amadi failed to charge down the shot.

Koofrey Dama put it clean over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

63'

Olusegun Obasanho made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Anapa Nana.

64'

Ochi Mamami was shown a yellow card.

Sipho Atede laid it forward to Osayimwese Turay, Quan Phu couldn't cut out the pass.

Osayimwese Turay sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but Adika Ojugbana cleared the ball to safety.

66'

Ifeanacho Sillah played the ball high to Thako Ogunfemi, Imarogbe Toure failed to reach the ball.

Thako Ogunfemi found himself with plenty of time and fired off a shot. Ochi Mamami approached too late to clear the danger.

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

70'

Ifeanyichukwu Achike stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Yinka Euba got to the ball first.

71'

Yinka Euba shot from 30 yards. Anapa Nana approached too late to block it.

Afi Adeseun managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

73'

Ekechukwu Alahbi attempted to lift the ball forward but Tijjani Amadi cut it out.

76'

Imarogbe Toure made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Koofrey Dama.

77'

Olusegun Obasanho tried to play a long ball but Anapa Nana made it first to the ball and intercepted.

78'

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

79'

Olusegun Obasanho attempted to lift the ball forward but Anapa Nana made a great interception.

81'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Ifeanacho Sillah.

82'

Sipho Atede made good use of the scissors dribble. As Adika Ojugbana lost his balance, Sipho Atede dribbled past Adika Ojugbana.

Sipho Atede supplied a float cross, Osagboro Moyoyo missed his interception.

Osayimwese Turay had the beating in the air of Ochi Mamami, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Afi Adeseun was caught out of position ... Osayimwese Turay scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Owerri town 3 - 0 Akwa United F.C.

85'

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

86'

Block tackle from Koofrey Dama, easily dispossessing Imarogbe Toure before Imarogbe Toure could smash the ball towards goal from long range.

90'

Ekechukwu Alahbi moved the ball forward for Koofrey Dama, the ball was picked up by Koofrey Dama before Imarogbe Toure could reach it.

Koofrey Dama delivered the ball to Yinka Euba, the ball was picked up by Yinka Euba before Tijjani Amadi could cut it out.

Yinka Euba played a lovely ball for Thako Ogunfemi, Emenike Okara couldn't cut it.

Thako Ogunfemi played a perfect pass for Ekechukwu Alahbi, Ekechukwu Alahbi trapped the ball nicely before Ochi Mamami could reach it.

Ekechukwu Alahbi lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot. Emenike Okara approached too late to clear the danger.

But it was well wide from Ekechukwu Alahbi ... It was an unbelievable miss.

91'

The corner was taken by Ifeanacho Sillah towards the edge of the area.

Thako Ogunfemi got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Emenike Okara headed the ball clear.

End Match Owerri town 3 - 0 Akwa United F.C.