Welcome to the match between Ibadan town and Kano Pillars

1'

Mamadou Adebowale ran up to take the corner.

Beluchi Ndiaye performed a glancing header for the goal but Ohene Naki headed the ball to safety.

2'

Ewansika Balewa span past Tawia Umanankwe.

Ewansika Balewa played a wonderful ball for Nkemefula Nkrumah, Nkemefula Nkrumah took it in his stride before Azi Amadi could cut it out.

Nkemefula Nkrumah tried an optimistic effort at goal but the shot cannoned off Bogosav Jevtić.

3'

Udechukwu Akpenamawu struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Tawia Umanankwe failed to charge down the shot.

Udechukwu Akpenamawu put it horribly wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

4'

Danjuma Deo tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Ewansika Balewa blocked it.

5'

Abdoulaye Kulibali made a long pass to Ogunsanawo Kiarostani, Luqman Okogha failed to reach the ball.

Ogunsanawo Kiarostani directed the ball nicely to Machupa Korjie, Machupa Korjie took it in his stride before Bogosav Jevtić could cut it out.

Machupa Korjie shot with a bicycle kick but the shot clattered off Ohene Naki.

6'

Abdoulaye Kulibali failed in his attempt to twist past Luqman Okogha.

8'

Ewansika Balewa searched out Ogunsanawo Kiarostani, Ogunsanawo Kiarostani took possession of the ball before Tawia Umanankwe could cut it out.

Ogunsanawo Kiarostani tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Bogosav Jevtić coolly intercepted the pass.

10'

Beluchi Ndiaye played a perfect pass for Chatha Kairaba, Chatha Kairaba trapped the ball nicely before Atu Luoa could cut it out.

Chatha Kairaba tried to dribble past Kuaku Bakare but Kuaku Bakare nicked the ball from the toes of Chatha Kairaba.

12'

Udechukwu Akpenamawu hit the ball forward to Beluchi Ndiaye, Tawia Umanankwe stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Beluchi Ndiaye got past Azi Amadi with ease.

Good play by Beluchi Ndiaye in making himself some space and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Ohene Naki couldn't reach it.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

13'

Abdoulaye Kulibali hit the ball forward past Mawulolo Chukwu to Chatha Kairaba.

Chatha Kairaba struck a medium range piledriver. Luqman Okogha couldn't reach it.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

14'

Ewansika Balewa had a crack at goal from the freekick. But it was well wide from Ewansika Balewa.

15'

Ewansika Balewa made a good pass to Udechukwu Akpenamawu, Udechukwu Akpenamawu latched onto the ball before Azi Amadi could reach it.

Udechukwu Akpenamawu played the ball to Nkemefula Nkrumah's feet, the ball was picked up by Nkemefula Nkrumah before Tawia Umanankwe could reach it.

Nkemefula Nkrumah had shrugged off the challenge of Bogosav Jevtić and attempted a thunderous drive.

Nkemefula Nkrumah put it horribly wide ... It was a shocking miss.

18'

Ewansika Balewa stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Tawia Umanankwe.

19'

Ewansika Balewa fed the ball forward to Udechukwu Akpenamawu, Udechukwu Akpenamawu took possession of the ball before Azi Amadi could reach it.

Udechukwu Akpenamawu had shrugged off the challenge of Tawia Umanankwe and struck the ball from 20 yards toward the goal.

Good save by Yao Tutuola who held the ball well.

21'

Ewansika Balewa tried to play a long ball but Tawia Umanankwe made it first to the ball and intercepted.

22'

Udechukwu Akpenamawu laid it forward to Ewansika Balewa, the ball was picked up by Ewansika Balewa before Azi Amadi could cut it out.

Ewansika Balewa played a wonderful ball for Nkemefula Nkrumah, Nkemefula Nkrumah took it in his stride before Tawia Umanankwe could reach it.

Nkemefula Nkrumah was able to make space and struck it. Bogosav Jevtić failed to charge down the shot.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Nkemefula Nkrumah ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

24'

Corner taken by Beluchi Ndiaye and cut out by the opposition.

26'

Ewansika Balewa made a good pass to Udechukwu Akpenamawu, Udechukwu Akpenamawu took it in his stride before Tawia Umanankwe could cut it out.

Udechukwu Akpenamawu faked a pass then cut Azi Amadi in a different direction.

Udechukwu Akpenamawu tried to lob it over the keeper but the shot clattered off Bogosav Jevtić.

27'

Kuaku Bakare tried to play a long ball but Chatha Kairaba got in the way of the ball.

28'

Udechukwu Akpenamawu looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Bogosav Jevtić won the ball in the air from Nkemefula Nkrumah, then headed the ball to safety.

29'

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

30'

Abdoulaye Kulibali played a lovely ball for Mamadou Adebowale, Mamadou Adebowale latched onto the ball before Luqman Okogha could cut it out.

Mamadou Adebowale tried to put the ball across but The ball struck Mawulolo Chukwu.

31'

Udechukwu Akpenamawu tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Tawia Umanankwe.

32'

Beluchi Ndiaye passed the ball to Chatha Kairaba, Chatha Kairaba took possession of the ball before Atu Luoa could cut it out.

Chatha Kairaba tried to put the ball across but Kuaku Bakare closed in and intercepted the ball.

33'

Mamadou Adebowale elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Ohene Naki jumped with Beluchi Ndiaye and won the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

34'

Chatha Kairaba tried to test the keeper from the freekick. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

38'

Biyi Mensah gave the corner straight to the opposition.

39'

Beluchi Ndiaye looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Biyi Mensah won the ball in the air from Ohene Naki, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

But Biyi Mensah scooped it over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

42'

Abdoulaye Kulibali made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Luqman Okogha.

44'

Ewansika Balewa played the ball to Udechukwu Akpenamawu's feet, Udechukwu Akpenamawu trapped the ball nicely before Tawia Umanankwe could intercept.

Udechukwu Akpenamawu was pressed by Azi Amadi but he evaded the challenge and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

45'

Mamadou Adebowale took the ball past Luqman Okogha.

Mamadou Adebowale crossed the ball low , Mawulolo Chukwu failed to reach the ball.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Ogunsanawo Kiarostani but the shot was blocked by Bogosav Jevtić.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Ibadan town maintained 71% of possession and 29% for Kano Pillars. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Azi Amadi unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but the shot was charged down by Udechukwu Akpenamawu.

50'

Poor corner kick by Danjuma Deo. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

51'

Kuaku Bakare took the ball past Chatha Kairaba.

Kuaku Bakare attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball struck Beluchi Ndiaye.

52'

Pass by Beluchi Ndiaye to Chatha Kairaba, Chatha Kairaba trapped the ball nicely before Kuaku Bakare could reach it.

Chatha Kairaba stepped away from Atu Luoa and flighted the ball towards goal from distance.

Yao Tutuola was caught in no man's land ... A fine goal all round by Chatha Kairaba !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Ibadan town 1 - 0 Kano Pillars

53'

Machupa Korjie sprinted to escape from Atu Luoa.

Machupa Korjie played it confidently past Kuaku Bakare.

Machupa Korjie escaped from the challenge of Atu Luoa and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

Held by Yao Tutuola.

56'

Beluchi Ndiaye sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Danjuma Afrani didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Yao Tutuola got back in time to make the save.

57'

Chatha Kairaba used his skill to go past Tawia Umanankwe.

Chatha Kairaba tried to play it past Azi Amadi but Azi Amadi blocked Chatha Kairaba.

58'

Beluchi Ndiaye flighted in the freekick. Beluchi Ndiaye put it clean over the bar.

61'

Beluchi Ndiaye dribbled past Atu Luoa.

Block tackle from Kuaku Bakare, easily dispossessing Beluchi Ndiaye before Beluchi Ndiaye attempted to pass the ball.

62'

Udechukwu Akpenamawu showed Azi Amadi a clean set of heels.

Udechukwu Akpenamawu sprinted past Tawia Umanankwe.

Udechukwu Akpenamawu had shrugged off the challenge of Bogosav Jevtić and struck it.

Brilliantly saved by Yao Tutuola!.

64'

Chatha Kairaba shielded the ball from Kuaku Bakare and tried his luck with a long range chip.

But Chatha Kairaba put it high and wide ... It was a poor miss from Chatha Kairaba. He looked like he was short of match practice.

65'

Ewansika Balewa had the strength to hold off Danjuma Deo.

Ewansika Balewa hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Tawia Umanankwe failed to charge down the shot.

Yao Tutuola was too slow in reaction ... Ewansika Balewa scored a goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Ibadan town 2 - 0 Kano Pillars

69'

Azi Amadi tried to jink past Udechukwu Akpenamawu but Udechukwu Akpenamawu nicked the ball from the toes of Azi Amadi.

70'

Ewansika Balewa brought the play over the halfway line,Mawulolo Chukwu couldn't cut out the pass.

Ohene Naki jumped with Ogunsanawo Kiarostani and won the ball and the ball was cleared.

71'

Abdoulaye Kulibali took the ball into the opposing half of the field,Luqman Okogha couldn't reach it.

Nkemefula Nkrumah got ahead of Ohene Naki to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

But Nkemefula Nkrumah didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

73'

Ewansika Balewa used his skill to go past Azi Amadi.

Ewansika Balewa had shrugged off the challenge of Tawia Umanankwe and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

Yao Tutuola watched it sail harmlessly over ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

75'

Machupa Korjie received a yellow card.

Udechukwu Akpenamawu received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ewansika Balewa, Atu Luoa stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Udechukwu Akpenamawu unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but the shot cannoned off Tawia Umanankwe.

76'

Beluchi Ndiaye tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Atu Luoa had no problem in intercepting the ball.

78'

Azi Amadi had the pace to beat Ewansika Balewa.

Azi Amadi tried to get onto the pass but Udechukwu Akpenamawu coolly intercepted the pass.

79'

Azi Amadi attempted to play a long ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Udechukwu Akpenamawu.

80'

Machupa Korjie stepped up to take the freekick. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

81'

Ewansika Balewa played a lovely ball for Udechukwu Akpenamawu, Kuaku Bakare stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Udechukwu Akpenamawu put some curve on the shot from distance but Tawia Umanankwe threw himself in front of the shot.

82'

Ewansika Balewa made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Atu Luoa.

83'

Abdoulaye Kulibali tried to use his skill to go past Mawulolo Chukwu but Mawulolo Chukwu denied.

84'

Abdoulaye Kulibali played a pinpoint pass to Mamadou Adebowale, Luqman Okogha failed to reach the ball.

Mamadou Adebowale played a wonderful ball for Abdoulaye Kulibali, Abdoulaye Kulibali latched onto the ball before Mawulolo Chukwu could reach it.

Abdoulaye Kulibali tried to square the ball from the wing but Luqman Okogha made a great interception.

87'

Ewansika Balewa attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Tawia Umanankwe intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

88'

Mawulolo Chukwu skipped past Mamadou Adebowale.

Block tackle from Abdoulaye Kulibali, easily dispossessing Mawulolo Chukwu before Mawulolo Chukwu attempted to hit a shot towards goal from medium range.

90'

From long range, Udechukwu Akpenamawu bent the ball towards goal. Azi Amadi failed to block the shot.

Brilliant saved by Yao Tutuola.

91'

Ewansika Balewa played the ball long looking for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Tawia Umanankwe.

93'

Biyi Mensah made good use of the scissors dribble. As Atu Luoa lost his balance, Biyi Mensah dribbled past Atu Luoa.

Biyi Mensah sent the ball over from the wing, Kuaku Bakare failed to intercept the pass.

Nkemefula Nkrumah connected with a diving header for a goal but Ohene Naki headed the ball clear.

94'

Abdoulaye Kulibali dribbled past Mawulolo Chukwu.

Abdoulaye Kulibali bent it from medium range. Luqman Okogha didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Yao Tutuola made a stunning save !.

End Match Ibadan town 2 - 0 Kano Pillars