Welcome to the match between Akwa United F.C. and Asaba F.C.

1'

Kojo Babangida hit a lovely long ball forward to Eze Apithy, Anapa Nana stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Eze Apithy struck from a narrow angle. Ochi Mamami wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Afi Adeseun tipped the ball round the post.

3'

Ifeanyichukwu Achike tried to chip the ball forward but Kojo Babangida intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

4'

Anapa Nana received a yellow card.

8'

Amazu Kouandete lifted the ball towards Bassey Traor้ in the area, Bassey Traor้ brought the ball under control superbly before Anapa Nana could intercept.

Despite the angle, Bassey Traor้ flicked it goalwards. Ochi Mamami didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Afi Adeseun got back in time to make the save.

9'

Olusegun Kwei had the strength to hold off Adika Ojugbana.

Olusegun Kwei crossed the ball high into the box, Osagboro Moyoyo couldn't cut it.

Bassey Traor้ had the beating in the air of Emenike Okara, then flicked the ball forward.

Kojo Babangida made good use of the scissors dribble. As Ochi Mamami lost his balance, Kojo Babangida dribbled past Ochi Mamami.

Kojo Babangida found a perfect spot and tried an audacious shot on goal. Emenike Okara approached too late to tackle him.

Afi Adeseun did well to tip it over the bar.

10'

Ifeanyichukwu Achike tried to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Bassey Traor้.

11'

Ahonya Isoke chipped it forward to Olusegun Kwei, Imarogbe Toure tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Olusegun Kwei found a perfect spot and chipped the ball goalwards. Ochi Mamami failed to charge down the shot.

Afi Adeseun saved superbly and held the ball.

13'

Olusegun Kwei got past Adika Ojugbana with ease.

Olusegun Kwei tried to whip in a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Osagboro Moyoyo.

14'

Olusegun Kwei dribbled past Bahati Ekwensi.

Olusegun Kwei tried to sprint past Adika Ojugbana but Adika Ojugbana took the ball away from Olusegun Kwei.

15'

Ekwutosi Gyamfua directed the ball nicely past Osagboro Moyoyo to Olusegun Kwei.

Olusegun Kwei smashed the ball past Adika Ojugbana towards the top corner from 25 yards.

But Olusegun Kwei sent it far too high ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

16'

Anapa Nana could not stop Amazu Kouandete going past him.

Amazu Kouandete lifted the ball towards Bassey Traor้ in the area, Bassey Traor้ took an excellent first touch before Ifeanyichukwu Achike could intercept.

Bassey Traor้ found himself in some space and chipped the ball goalwards. Emenike Okara approached too late to tackle him.

But Bassey Traor้ didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He held his head in his hands.

18'

Ahonya Isoke tried to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Tijjani Amadi.

20'

Imarogbe Toure brought the play over the halfway line,Jojo Abacha failed to reach the ball.

Ifeanyichukwu Achike tried to head the ball upfield but the header was charged down by Abaronye Afenynu.

21'

Tijjani Amadi tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball came off Jojo Abacha.

24'

Olusegun Kwei made a pass to Ekwutosi Gyamfua, Osagboro Moyoyo missed his interception.

Ekwutosi Gyamfua put a low cross past Adika Ojugbana in to the far post .

Bassey Traor้ got a shot in on the volley but the shot clattered off Ochi Mamami.

26'

Corner taken by Bassey Traor้.

Abaronye Afenynu got to the ball ahead of Ochi Mamami, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Afi Adeseun had gone walkabout ... Abaronye Afenynu scored a goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Akwa United F.C. 0 - 1 Asaba F.C.

27'

Block tackle from Jojo Abacha, easily dispossessing Tijjani Amadi before Tijjani Amadi attempted to deliver the ball.

28'

Amazu Kouandete knocked a long ball to Olusegun Kwei, Olusegun Kwei took possession of the ball before Adika Ojugbana could intercept.

Olusegun Kwei made space for himself and had a crack at goal. Emenike Okara couldn't reach it.

But it was well wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

31'

Amazu Kouandete powered past Osagboro Moyoyo!.

Amazu Kouandete put a float cross , Anapa Nana couldn't cut it.

Bassey Traor้ got well above Emenike Okara to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

Afi Adeseun tipped the ball over the bar.

32'

Ahonya Isoke directed the ball to Jojo Abacha, the ball was picked up by Jojo Abacha before Imarogbe Toure could intercept.

Jojo Abacha blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Tijjani Amadi approached too late to tackle him.

Afi Adeseun did well to parry it.

33'

Osagboro Moyoyo tried to play it past Jojo Abacha but Jojo Abacha denied.

34'

Ahonya Isoke passed it high to Eze Apithy, Imarogbe Toure missed his interception.

Eze Apithy lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a go on goal. Emenike Okara couldn't reach it.

But it went just over the bar ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

35'

Osagboro Moyoyo tried to dribble past Ekwutosi Gyamfua but Osagboro Moyoyo lost the ball to Ekwutosi Gyamfua.

36'

Amazu Kouandete made a good pass to Kojo Babangida, Kojo Babangida took it in his stride before Anapa Nana could cut it out.

Kojo Babangida took the ball confidently past Ifeanyichukwu Achike.

Kojo Babangida was clean through behind the defence.

Kojo Babangida was clean through with just Afi Adeseun to beat, took the ball round the keeper, and applied the finish. Kojo Babangida scored after a nice move !!!

Akwa United F.C. 0 - 2 Asaba F.C.

37'

Jojo Abacha played a great ball for Ahonya Isoke, Ahonya Isoke took possession of the ball before Imarogbe Toure could reach it.

Ahonya Isoke tried to play it past Tijjani Amadi but Tijjani Amadi succesfully won the ball from Ahonya Isoke.

38'

Amazu Kouandete attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball came off Imarogbe Toure.

39'

Abaronye Afenynu went by the challenge of Adika Ojugbana.

Abaronye Afenynu span past Osagboro Moyoyo.

Abaronye Afenynu moved the ball forward for Olusegun Kwei, Olusegun Kwei picked up on the ball before Emenike Okara could cut it out.

Olusegun Kwei shot with an overhead kick. Ochi Mamami wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Afi Adeseun got back in time to make the save.

42'

Ahonya Isoke had a crack at goal from the freekick. But he hit it not high enough to get over the wall.

43'

Tijjani Amadi blasted a banana shot from long range but Jojo Abacha charged down the shot.

44'

Olusegun Kwei attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball came off Ashaki Afafa.

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46'

Kojo Babangida stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Adika Ojugbana came close and blocked it.

47'

Olusegun Kwei powered past Osagboro Moyoyo!.

Olusegun Kwei searched out Bassey Traor้ with a high ball, Bassey Traor้ controlled the ball when bringing it down before Adika Ojugbana could reach it.

Bassey Traor้ hit it high and hard towards goal but Ochi Mamami threw himself in front of the shot.

48'

Ifeanyichukwu Achike took the ball past Kojo Babangida.

Ifeanyichukwu Achike delivered the ball to Anapa Nana, Amazu Kouandete failed to reach the ball.

Anapa Nana tried to get past Kojo Babangida but Kojo Babangida cleanly tackled the ball.

49'

Ahonya Isoke made good use of the scissors dribble. As Imarogbe Toure lost his balance, Ahonya Isoke dribbled past Imarogbe Toure.

Ahonya Isoke made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Tijjani Amadi.

51'

Amazu Kouandete turned with the ball past Anapa Nana.

Amazu Kouandete tried to twist past Ifeanyichukwu Achike but Amazu Kouandete lost out to Ifeanyichukwu Achike.

52'

Amazu Kouandete tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Anapa Nana got to the ball first.

54'

Ashaki Afafa sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

56'

Eze Apithy stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Adika Ojugbana blocked it.

58'

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

59'

Amazu Kouandete knocked a lovely ball for Kojo Babangida, Anapa Nana couldn't reach it.

Pass by Kojo Babangida to Amazu Kouandete, Amazu Kouandete picked up on the ball before Ifeanyichukwu Achike could reach it.

Amazu Kouandete sent in a float cross, Anapa Nana tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Emenike Okara rose bravely above Olusegun Kwei to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

60'

Olusegun Kwei dribbled past Osagboro Moyoyo.

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

61'

Ahonya Isoke played a lovely ball for Jojo Abacha, Jojo Abacha took it in his stride before Imarogbe Toure could intercept.

Jojo Abacha tried to feed the high ball but Tijjani Amadi showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

62'

Amazu Kouandete took the ball past Ifeanyichukwu Achike.

Amazu Kouandete hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Anapa Nana charged down the shot.

63'

Ahonya Isoke played the ball to Olusegun Kwei's feet, Imarogbe Toure missed his interception.

Olusegun Kwei tried a banana shot from distance!. Tijjani Amadi couldn't reach it.

Olusegun Kwei was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... A real chance wasted.

65'

Ekwutosi Gyamfua put some curve on the shot from long range. Adika Ojugbana couldn't reach it.

However, Ekwutosi Gyamfua put it well over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

66'

Eze Apithy's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

67'

Ahonya Isoke was pressed by Tijjani Amadi but he evaded the challenge and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

Ahonya Isoke got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

69'

Ahonya Isoke shot from 30 yards. Imarogbe Toure couldn't reach it.

But Ahonya Isoke struck the ball wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

70'

Bolewa Zinsa took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

71'

Ahonya Isoke passed along the floor for Jojo Abacha to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Jojo Abacha before Tijjani Amadi could reach it.

Jojo Abacha showed Imarogbe Toure a clean set of heels.

Jojo Abacha twisted past Tijjani Amadi.

Jojo Abacha passed along the floor for Bolewa Zinsa to pick it up, Bolewa Zinsa took possession of the ball before Ochi Mamami could reach it.

Bolewa Zinsa tried an optimistic effort at goal but Emenike Okara blocked the shot.

72'

Olusegun Kwei had the pace to beat Adika Ojugbana.

Olusegun Kwei whipped in a float cross, Osagboro Moyoyo stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Amazu Kouandete dribbled past Ochi Mamami.

Amazu Kouandete was able to make space and aimed for the top corner. Emenike Okara approached too late to block it.

Afi Adeseun was poorly placed and had no chance ... Amazu Kouandete scored a fabulous goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Akwa United F.C. 0 - 3 Asaba F.C.

73'

Ekwutosi Gyamfua tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Adika Ojugbana.

74'

Jojo Abacha swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

75'

Jojo Abacha was shown a yellow card.

76'

Ifeanyichukwu Achike passed the ball to Bahati Ekwensi, Bahati Ekwensi took possession of the ball before Kojo Babangida could intercept.

Bahati Ekwensi tried to score from medium range but Amazu Kouandete closed down the space.

77'

Jojo Abacha made a good pass to Amazu Kouandete, Anapa Nana couldn't cut out the pass.

Pass by Amazu Kouandete to Kojo Babangida, Ifeanyichukwu Achike failed to reach the ball.

Kojo Babangida tried to get the cross in but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Anapa Nana.

78'

Tijjani Amadi attempted to lift the ball forward but Ahonya Isoke got to the ball first.

79'

Imarogbe Toure tried to take the ball past Jojo Abacha but Jojo Abacha dispossessed Imarogbe Toure.

80'

Yellow card shown to Kojo Babangida.

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

81'

Ochi Mamami could not stop Olusegun Kwei going past him.

Olusegun Kwei played a great ball for Ekwutosi Gyamfua, Ekwutosi Gyamfua latched onto the ball before Adika Ojugbana could reach it.

Ekwutosi Gyamfua shielded the ball from Osagboro Moyoyo and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

Afi Adeseun blocked the shot.

83'

Ahonya Isoke sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

84'

Corner taken by Amazu Kouandete and cut out by the opposition.

85'

Olusegun Kwei tried to feed the high ball but Adika Ojugbana intercepted the pass.

87'

Ahonya Isoke played a high ball looking for Bolewa Zinsa to run onto it, Bolewa Zinsa took an excellent first touch before Tijjani Amadi could reach it.

Bolewa Zinsa delivered the ball to Ekwutosi Gyamfua, Ekwutosi Gyamfua took possession of the ball before Emenike Okara could reach it.

Pass by Ekwutosi Gyamfua to Ahonya Isoke, Ahonya Isoke picked up on the ball before Ochi Mamami could cut it out.

Ahonya Isoke passed the ball to Eze Apithy, Emenike Okara couldn't reach it.

Good play by Eze Apithy in making himself some space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Ochi Mamami approached too late to block it.

Afi Adeseun saved well and held the ball.

88'

Imarogbe Toure tried to sprint past Ahonya Isoke but Ahonya Isoke didn't allow.

89'

Anapa Nana blocked Amazu Kouandete in a good, clean tackle before Amazu Kouandete tried to pass the ball.

90'

Amazu Kouandete jinked past Anapa Nana.

Amazu Kouandete hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Ifeanyichukwu Achike made the clearance.

93'

Ahonya Isoke put some curve on the shot from long range. Imarogbe Toure failed to block the shot.

But Ahonya Isoke put it high and wide ... It was a poor effort from Ahonya Isoke. He was lacking match sharpness.

End Match Akwa United F.C. 0 - 3 Asaba F.C.