Welcome to the match between Owerri forest and Gombe

1'

Haroun Nyana tried to twist past Olubayo Akrobettoe but it failed.

3'

Uba Traor้ delivered the ball to Mbwana Otaimaga, Damani Afrifa couldn't reach it.

Mbwana Otaimaga played a wonderful ball for Sekai Rufai, the ball was picked up by Sekai Rufai before Deji Dikko could intercept.

Sekai Rufai fired off a shot. Maduabuchi Marong approached too late to tackle him.

But Sekai Rufai sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a poor miss from Sekai Rufai. He looked like he was short of match practice.

4'

Mbwana Otaimaga played a pinpoint pass to Othiamba Osei, Damani Afrifa failed to reach the ball.

Othiamba Osei made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Deji Dikko got in the way of the ball.

5'

Okatakyie Assiful directed the ball nicely to Uzoma Kukah, Uzoma Kukah picked up on the ball before Ugwunna Ajunwa could cut it out.

Uzoma Kukah tried to whip in a float cross but The ball came off Laye Tawia.

8'

Block tackle from Othiamba Osei, easily dispossessing Deji Dikko before Deji Dikko could pass the ball.

9'

Deji Dikko skipped easily past Othiamba Osei.

Deji Dikko moved the ball forward for Mpasa Amara, the ball was picked up by Mpasa Amara before Mbwana Otaimaga could cut it out.

Mpasa Amara tried an optimistic effort at goal but Abaronye Nkansah made the clearance.

10'

Abaronye Nkansah sent over the freekick. Abaronye Nkansah put it horribly wide.

11'

Rapuokwu Traor้ tried to play it past Fola Machem but Rapuokwu Traor้ lost the ball to Fola Machem.

12'

Rapuokwu Traor้ played a great ball for Olubayo Akrobettoe, Fola Machem missed his interception.

Olubayo Akrobettoe did his best to get the ball into the area but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Haroun Nyana.

14'

Okatakyie Assiful played a pinpoint pass to Uzoma Kukah, Laye Tawia stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Uzoma Kukah tried to put the ball across but The ball bounced off Ugwunna Ajunwa.

15'

Haroun Nyana hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Rapuokwu Traor้ charged down the shot.

16'

Okatakyie Assiful passed along the floor for Uzoma Kukah to pick it up, Uzoma Kukah took it in his stride before Ugwunna Ajunwa could reach it.

Uzoma Kukah hit the ball from long range but Laye Tawia blocked the shot.

17'

Rapuokwu Traor้ had the pace to beat Fola Machem.

Rapuokwu Traor้ curled the ball in at goal from distance. Haroun Nyana didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

19'

Uba Traor้ aimed the corner at the far post.

Abosi Kano got well above Abaronye Nkansah to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

20'

Fola Machem took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

21'

Rapuokwu Traor้ flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Fola Machem missed his interception.

Uba Traor้ got to the ball before Abosi Kano, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Udeme Akpan had no chance of stopping the ball ... Uba Traor้ scored a goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Owerri forest 0 - 1 Gombe

22'

Rapuokwu Traor้ tried to get past Fola Machem but Rapuokwu Traor้ lost out to Fola Machem.

23'

Deji Dikko played the ball to Damani Afrifa's feet, Mbwana Otaimaga failed to reach the ball.

Damani Afrifa made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Othiamba Osei.

24'

Rapuokwu Traor้ tried to jink past Deji Dikko but his possession is lost through a tackle by Deji Dikko.

25'

Ousman Jallow attempted to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Fola Machem.

27'

Rapuokwu Traor้ attempted to feed the high ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Fola Machem.

28'

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to jink past Uzoma Kukah but Uzoma Kukah cleanly tackled the ball.

29'

Olubayo Akrobettoe dribbled past Fola Machem.

Olubayo Akrobettoe crossed the ball low into the box, Haroun Nyana failed to intercept the pass.

Sekai Rufai passed instantly to his left. Maduabuchi Marong stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ousman Jallow dribbled past Abosi Kano.

Ousman Jallow found a perfect spot and took a shot. Maduabuchi Marong didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Udeme Akpan couldn't save it ... Ousman Jallow capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Owerri forest 0 - 2 Gombe

31'

Abaronye Nkansah lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

32'

Mbwana Otaimaga played a wonderful ball for Othiamba Osei, Othiamba Osei picked up on the ball before Damani Afrifa could reach it.

Othiamba Osei put some curve on the shot from distance. Deji Dikko didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Udeme Akpan pushed it away.

34'

Othiamba Osei swung the corner into the box.

Ousman Jallow beat Maduabuchi Marong to the ball, then headed at goal.

Udeme Akpan elected to fist the ball to safety.

36'

Laye Tawia struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Deji Dikko charged down the shot.

38'

Haroun Nyana tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Olubayo Akrobettoe didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

41'

Deji Dikko stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Abaronye Nkansah got well above Donkor Eyadama to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

42'

Sekai Rufai aimed the corner at the far post.

Uba Traor้ got to the ball before Abosi Kano, then headed at goal.

But Uba Traor้ put it well wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

43'

Rapuokwu Traor้ tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Fola Machem found himself in the way of the ball.

45'

Deji Dikko played a perfect pass for Damani Afrifa, Mbwana Otaimaga failed to reach the ball.

Damani Afrifa tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Othiamba Osei.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Gombe took the lead.Owerri forest maintained 43% of possession and 57% for Gombe. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Rapuokwu Traor้ passed the ball to Olubayo Akrobettoe, Olubayo Akrobettoe picked up on the ball before Haroun Nyana could cut it out.

Olubayo Akrobettoe went by the challenge of Fola Machem.

Olubayo Akrobettoe whipped in a float cross past Haroun Nyana.

Abosi Kano got above Laye Tawia to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

47'

Donkor Eyadama received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Haroun Nyana, Ugwunna Ajunwa stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Donkor Eyadama did his best to get the ball into the area but Olubayo Akrobettoe coolly intercepted the cross.

48'

Mbwana Otaimaga easily got past the challenge of Damani Afrifa.

Mbwana Otaimaga played a great ball for Othiamba Osei, Othiamba Osei latched onto the ball before Deji Dikko could reach it.

Othiamba Osei played a great ball for Sekai Rufai, Sekai Rufai took possession of the ball before Damani Afrifa could cut it out.

Sekai Rufai knocked a lovely ball for Laye Tawia, Laye Tawia took it in his stride before Maduabuchi Marong could reach it.

Laye Tawia was pressed by Abosi Kano but he evaded the challenge and had a go on goal.

Udeme Akpan didn't move fast enough to save it ... Laye Tawia capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Owerri forest 0 - 3 Gombe

51'

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to skip past the challenge of Deji Dikko but Deji Dikko succesfully won the ball from Mbwana Otaimaga.

52'

Othiamba Osei jinked past Abosi Kano.

Othiamba Osei played a lovely ball for Uba Traor้, Damani Afrifa failed to intercept the pass.

Uba Traor้ stepped away from Maduabuchi Marong and had a crack at goal.

Udeme Akpan was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Uba Traor้ scored !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Owerri forest 0 - 4 Gombe

55'

Laye Tawia turned on the ball to leave Uzoma Kukah standing.

Laye Tawia looked destined to score from medium range but he was denied space by Okatakyie Assiful.

59'

Mbwana Otaimaga moved the ball forward for Othiamba Osei, Othiamba Osei took it in his stride before Damani Afrifa could reach it.

Deji Dikko was outmuscled by Othiamba Osei.

Othiamba Osei fired off a shot. Maduabuchi Marong failed to block the shot.

But Othiamba Osei put it wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

60'

The referee showed Okatakyie Assiful a yellow card.

Fola Machem made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Mbwana Otaimaga.

61'

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

64'

Deji Dikko tried to dribble past Othiamba Osei but Othiamba Osei denied.

66'

Damani Afrifa had the chance to score from long range but he was denied space by Othiamba Osei.

67'

Uba Traor้'s corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

69'

Mbwana Otaimaga made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Damani Afrifa.

70'

Othiamba Osei played a pinpoint pass to Mbwana Otaimaga, Mbwana Otaimaga picked up on the ball before Deji Dikko could intercept.

Mbwana Otaimaga got past Damani Afrifa with ease.

Mbwana Otaimaga had shrugged off the challenge of Abosi Kano and tried an audacious shot on goal.

Brilliant saved by Udeme Akpan.

71'

Donkor Eyadama looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Diving header at goal from Mpasa Amara but Abaronye Nkansah headed the ball to safety.

75'

Okatakyie Assiful made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Ugwunna Ajunwa found himself in the way of the ball.

77'

Rapuokwu Traor้ faked a pass then cut Haroun Nyana in a different direction.

Fola Machem blocked Rapuokwu Traor้ in a good, clean tackle before Rapuokwu Traor้ attempted to shoot at goal from medium range.

80'

Mbwana Otaimaga evaded the challenge of Damani Afrifa and hit a speculative effort from 35 yards.

Udeme Akpan gathered the ball safely.

82'

Deji Dikko tried to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Othiamba Osei.

84'

Okatakyie Assiful brought the play over the halfway line,Ugwunna Ajunwa couldn't cut it.

Deji Dikko out-jumped Abaronye Nkansah, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Diarra Ayassou had no chance ... Deji Dikko scored a goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Owerri forest 1 - 4 Gombe

85'

Fola Machem tried to play it past Olubayo Akrobettoe but Fola Machem lost the ball to Olubayo Akrobettoe's block tackle.

87'

Deji Dikko sent in the freekick. But Deji Dikko didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

88'

Okatakyie Assiful could not stop a confident Othiamba Osei going past him.

Othiamba Osei looked certain to score from medium range but Uzoma Kukah made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

89'

Uzoma Kukah could not stop Laye Tawia going past him.

Laye Tawia rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but the shot cannoned off Okatakyie Assiful.

90'

Laye Tawia tried to curl one in from long range but Uzoma Kukah cleared the ball.

91'

Poor corner kick by Olubayo Akrobettoe. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

93'

Corner taken by Deji Dikko and cut out by the opposition.

94'

Mbwana Otaimaga made an attempt to move the ball forward but Damani Afrifa closed in and intercepted the ball.

End Match Owerri forest 1 - 4 Gombe