Welcome to the match between Akwa United F.C. and Abuja forest

3'

Abegunde Loum played a perfect pass for Hilla Machem, the ball was picked up by Hilla Machem before Imarogbe Toure could cut it out.

Hilla Machem made a good pass to Lotachukwu Anosike, the ball was picked up by Lotachukwu Anosike before Tijjani Amadi could intercept.

Lotachukwu Anosike shot!. Ochi Mamami failed to charge down the shot.

But Lotachukwu Anosike put it narrowly over ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

4'

Corner taken by Ashaki Afafa and cut out by the opposition.

6'

Hilla Machem attempted to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Imarogbe Toure.

8'

Lotachukwu Anosike easily got past the challenge of Imarogbe Toure.

Lotachukwu Anosike shielded the ball from Tijjani Amadi and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

But it went just over the bar ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

10'

Anapa Nana took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

11'

Anapa Nana picked up Ifeanyichukwu Achike's superb pass, Dele Orakwue missed his interception.

Anapa Nana tried to get past Hilla Machem but Hilla Machem blocked Anapa Nana in a good, clean tackle.

13'

Ashaki Afafa tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Abegunde Loum.

14'

Adika Ojugbana shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Ndubia Babreyaro wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Murtala Okpara managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

15'

Osagboro Moyoyo tried to sprint past Ndubia Babreyaro but Osagboro Moyoyo lost the ball to Ndubia Babreyaro.

17'

Salek Okpara struck the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

18'

Osagboro Moyoyo stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Ndubia Babreyaro.

22'

Tijjani Amadi tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Abegunde Loum intercepted but couldn't control.

24'

Osagboro Moyoyo showed Maidei Braima a clean set of heels.

Osagboro Moyoyo tried his luck from a distance but Ndubia Babreyaro charged down the shot.

29'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Tijjani Amadi.

33'

Maidei Braima passed the ball perfectly to Ndubia Babreyaro, Adika Ojugbana couldn't reach it.

Ndubia Babreyaro put a float cross over Osagboro Moyoyo in to the far post.

Kufere Mpeba got to the ball before Emenike Okara, then cushioned a headed pass.

Hilla Machem struck it! but the shot cannoned off Ochi Mamami.

35'

Imarogbe Toure went in with a successful block tackle on Lotachukwu Anosike before Lotachukwu Anosike could pass the ball.

36'

Dele Orakwue tried to test the keeper from the freekick. Denied by Afi Adeseun.

37'

Abegunde Loum hit the ball from long range. Imarogbe Toure couldn't reach it.

But Abegunde Loum couldn't get it on target ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

38'

The referee showed Mosi Amueke a yellow card.

Hilla Machem had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Anapa Nana didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Hilla Machem struck it just over the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

39'

Abegunde Loum tried to chip the ball forward but Imarogbe Toure cut it out easily.

41'

Ifeanyichukwu Achike tried to hit a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Dele Orakwue.

42'

Tijjani Amadi made a good pass to Imarogbe Toure, Imarogbe Toure latched onto the ball before Abegunde Loum could reach it.

Imarogbe Toure curled the ball in at goal from distance but Lotachukwu Anosike hoofed the ball clear.

45'

Maidei Braima tried to jink past Anapa Nana but Maidei Braima lost out to Anapa Nana.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Akwa United F.C. had 50% possession in the match, while Abuja forest had 50%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Tijjani Amadi tried to play it past Abegunde Loum but Abegunde Loum won the ball from Tijjani Amadi.

49'

Ezeamaka Hola's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

50'

Hilla Machem twisted past Anapa Nana.

Hilla Machem moved the ball forward for Dele Orakwue, Dele Orakwue took possession of the ball before Ifeanyichukwu Achike could reach it.

Dele Orakwue tried to put the ball across but Anapa Nana intercepted the cross.

51'

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

52'

The freekick was taken by Ezeamaka Hola. But Ezeamaka Hola put it wide of the goal.

53'

Lotachukwu Anosike lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Dele Orakwue, Dele Orakwue brought the ball down well before Imarogbe Toure could cut it out.

Dele Orakwue chipped the ball goalwards but the shot cannoned off Emenike Okara.

54'

Tijjani Amadi tried to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Lotachukwu Anosike.

56'

Maidei Braima played the ball to Ndubia Babreyaro's feet, Ndubia Babreyaro latched onto the ball before Adika Ojugbana could intercept.

Ndubia Babreyaro went by the challenge of Osagboro Moyoyo.

The ball was curled in from Ndubia Babreyaro, Adika Ojugbana stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Kufere Mpeba got up above Ochi Mamami, then made an attacking header.

However, Kufere Mpeba put it well over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

57'

Abegunde Loum was outmuscled by Tijjani Amadi.

Tijjani Amadi tried to get onto the pass but Lotachukwu Anosike cut it out.

58'

Tijjani Amadi dribbled past Lotachukwu Anosike.

Tijjani Amadi made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Abegunde Loum.

59'

Salek Okpara directed the ball nicely to Lotachukwu Anosike, the ball was picked up by Lotachukwu Anosike before Tijjani Amadi could intercept.

Lotachukwu Anosike powered past Imarogbe Toure!.

Lotachukwu Anosike tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Tijjani Amadi.

62'

Maidei Braima hit the ball forward to Ndubia Babreyaro, Ndubia Babreyaro took it in his stride before Adika Ojugbana could reach it.

Ndubia Babreyaro crossed the ball low past Osagboro Moyoyo into the box.

On the volley, Kufere Mpeba shot towards goal but Emenike Okara cleared the ball to safety.

63'

Lotachukwu Anosike swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

64'

Maidei Braima turned with the ball past Ochi Mamami.

Maidei Braima supplied a low cross past Adika Ojugbana.

Kufere Mpeba run onto the ball and quickly fired off a shot but Emenike Okara removed the danger.

65'

Anapa Nana tried to feed the high ball but The ball ricocheted off Dele Orakwue.

66'

Ndubia Babreyaro tried to get past Adika Ojugbana but Adika Ojugbana didn't allow.

67'

Ochi Mamami swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

69'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Ndubia Babreyaro.

A long ball was hit up field by Lotachukwu Anosike,Imarogbe Toure couldn't cut it.

Kufere Mpeba beat Emenike Okara to the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Afi Adeseun failed to save ... Kufere Mpeba finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Akwa United F.C. 0 - 1 Abuja forest

70'

Pass by Hilla Machem to Dele Orakwue, Dele Orakwue picked up on the ball before Ifeanyichukwu Achike could cut it out.

Dele Orakwue struck a medium range piledriver but Anapa Nana cleared the ball to safety.

71'

Lotachukwu Anosike tried to dribble past Adika Ojugbana but his possession is lost through a tackle by Adika Ojugbana.

72'

Hilla Machem laid it forward to Dele Orakwue, the ball was picked up by Dele Orakwue before Anapa Nana could reach it.

Dele Orakwue tried to use his skill to go past Ifeanyichukwu Achike but Dele Orakwue lost out to Ifeanyichukwu Achike.

73'

Lotachukwu Anosike made a good pass to Abegunde Loum, Abegunde Loum picked up on the ball before Imarogbe Toure could cut it out.

Abegunde Loum tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Tijjani Amadi.

74'

Maidei Braima attempted to play a long ball but The ball came off Adika Ojugbana.

76'

Ifeanyichukwu Achike attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Dele Orakwue.

78'

Hilla Machem played a great ball for Dele Orakwue, Dele Orakwue took it in his stride before Anapa Nana could intercept.

Dele Orakwue tried to cross the ball low but Ifeanyichukwu Achike found himself in the way of the ball.

79'

Hilla Machem had the pace to beat Ifeanyichukwu Achike.

Hilla Machem put a low cross, Anapa Nana failed to intercept the pass.

Salek Okpara played the ball instantly down the right but the ball went in the wrong direction.

80'

Hilla Machem's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

81'

Abegunde Loum played a perfect pass for Lotachukwu Anosike, Imarogbe Toure stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Lotachukwu Anosike shielded the ball from Tijjani Amadi and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

Lotachukwu Anosike's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... A wasted opportunity.

82'

From long range, Maidei Braima bent the ball towards goal. Osagboro Moyoyo approached too late to clear the danger.

Afi Adeseun was caught out of position ... Maidei Braima scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Akwa United F.C. 0 - 2 Abuja forest

83'

Lotachukwu Anosike shielded the ball from Imarogbe Toure and tried to curl one in from long range.

Lotachukwu Anosike was close, with the ball skimming the top of the bar ... He buried his face in his hands

84'

Adika Ojugbana tried to skip past the challenge of Dele Orakwue but it failed.

89'

Maidei Braima got past Adika Ojugbana.

Maidei Braima whipped in a float cross, Osagboro Moyoyo tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kufere Mpeba got ahead of Emenike Okara to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Afi Adeseun pushed it away.

91'

Bahati Ekwensi made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball came off Abegunde Loum.

End Match Akwa United F.C. 0 - 2 Abuja forest