Welcome to the match between Owerri forest and Heartland​ FC

1'

Mpasa Amara was shown a yellow card.

Fola Machem sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

2'

Deji Dikko made a good pass to Damani Afrifa, Damani Afrifa took possession of the ball before Modupe Traor้ could cut it out.

Damani Afrifa escaped from the challenge of Djibo Barro-Diene and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

But Damani Afrifa sent the ball well over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

3'

Deji Dikko tried to skip past the challenge of Djibo Barro-Diene but Djibo Barro-Diene blocked Deji Dikko in a good, clean tackle.

6'

Donkor Eyadama played a perfect pass for Deji Dikko, Deji Dikko trapped the ball nicely before Bangababo Lawal could cut it out.

Deji Dikko tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Modupe Traor้.

8'

Uzoma Kukah lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

10'

Deji Dikko shielded the ball from Modupe Traor้ and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

But Deji Dikko didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

11'

Okatakyie Assiful 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 Curro Abascal.

12'

Maduabuchi Marong lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

13'

Deji Dikko knocked a lovely ball for Damani Afrifa, Damani Afrifa took it in his stride before Modupe Traor้ could intercept.

Damani Afrifa made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Djibo Barro-Diene.

14'

Haroun Nyana hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Owusu Offiah saved and deflected the ball clear.

17'

Haroun Nyana flicked the ball over Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi's head !.

Haroun Nyana tried to dribble past Nolizwe Ogunfemi but his possession is lost through a tackle by Nolizwe Ogunfemi.

19'

Pass by Deji Dikko to Damani Afrifa, Damani Afrifa picked up on the ball before Modupe Traor้ could reach it.

Pass by Damani Afrifa to Uzoma Kukah, Uzoma Kukah took possession of the ball before Djibo Barro-Diene could intercept.

Uzoma Kukah tried to score but he was closed down well by Ubanwa Uche.

20'

Haroun Nyana brought the play over the halfway line,Modupe Traor้ couldn't cut it.

Bangababo Lawal beat Mpasa Amara to the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

22'

Haroun Nyana made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

23'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi played the ball to Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi's feet, Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi took possession of the ball before Fola Machem could reach it.

Vicious shot by Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi for the top corner from distance but Haroun Nyana scrambled the ball away.

24'

Deji Dikko tried to pass the ball forward but Modupe Traor้ blocked it.

26'

Okatakyie Assiful skipped easily past Hadgu Mbaye.

Okatakyie Assiful tried to jink past Curro Abascal but Curro Abascal won the ball from Okatakyie Assiful.

27'

Deji Dikko tried to feed the high ball but Modupe Traor้ got in the way of the ball.

28'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

Okatakyie Assiful took the ball past Hadgu Mbaye.

Okatakyie Assiful tried to deliver a low cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Curro Abascal.

31'

Haroun Nyana delivered the ball past Nolizwe Ogunfemi to Fola Machem.

Fola Machem rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi threw himself in front of the shot.

32'

Fola Machem sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

35'

Damani Afrifa tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Modupe Traor้.

36'

Corner taken by Hadgu Mbaye and cut out by the opposition.

39'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Damani Afrifa before Djibo Barro-Diene attempted to pass the ball.

41'

Djibo Barro-Diene had shrugged off the challenge of Maduabuchi Marong and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

Udeme Akpan did well to parry it.

42'

Donkor Eyadama stepped up and struck the freekick. Owusu Offiah used his fists to clear the ball.

45'

Modupe Traor้ attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Okatakyie Assiful intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Owerri forest had 65% possession in the match, while Heartland​ FC had 35%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Uzoma Kukah tried to sprint past Curro Abascal but his possession is lost through a tackle by Curro Abascal.

48'

Okatakyie Assiful attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Curro Abascal came close and blocked it.

50'

Uzoma Kukah tried to play a long ball but The ball bounced off Curro Abascal.

51'

Okatakyie Assiful tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Curro Abascal made a great interception.

52'

Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi jinked confidently past Haroun Nyana.

Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi centred the ball, Fola Machem stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Chikozi Akintola hastily curled a shot from an angle before Abosi Kano could clear it away.

Udeme Akpan was in a good position and saved it.

54'

Donkor Eyadama tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Djibo Barro-Diene blocked it.

55'

Okatakyie Assiful bent it from long range but Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi got in and cleared the danger.

56'

Chikozi Akintola sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

58'

Okatakyie Assiful powered past Curro Abascal!.

Okatakyie Assiful darted past Hadgu Mbaye.

Okatakyie Assiful found a perfect spot and tried to lob the ball at goal. Ubanwa Uche couldn't reach it.

Owusu Offiah had no chance to stop the ball ... Okatakyie Assiful scored. Super finish !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Owerri forest 1 - 0 Heartland​ FC

59'

Haroun Nyana directed the ball nicely to Fola Machem, the ball was picked up by Fola Machem before Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi could reach it.

Fola Machem delivered a low cross, Nolizwe Ogunfemi couldn't reach it.

Donkor Eyadama played the ball instantly down the right. The ball evaded Bangababo Lawal.

Uzoma Kukah found himself in some space and shot for the top corner. Ubanwa Uche didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Uzoma Kukah scooped it over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

61'

Hadgu Mbaye played the ball forward,Haroun Nyana tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Nolizwe Ogunfemi hit a spectacular half volley, Abosi Kano approached too late to block it.

Udeme Akpan could only parry it.

63'

Mpasa Amara struck the freekick through the wall into the back of the net. Owusu Offiah was too slow in reaction. ... GOAL!!!

Owerri forest 2 - 0 Heartland​ FC

64'

Okatakyie Assiful searched out Deji Dikko, Deji Dikko latched onto the ball before Ubanwa Uche could reach it.

Damani Afrifa received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Deji Dikko, the ball was picked up by Damani Afrifa before Bangababo Lawal could intercept.

Good play by Damani Afrifa in making himself some space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Ubanwa Uche wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Owusu Offiah didn't move fast enough to save it ... Damani Afrifa scored !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Owerri forest 3 - 0 Heartland​ FC

67'

Mpasa Amara tried to jink past Modupe Traor้ but Mpasa Amara lost the ball to Modupe Traor้.

68'

Abosi Kano sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

69'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi had the pace to beat Donkor Eyadama.

Nolizwe Ogunfemi tried to centre the ball but Fola Machem cut it out.

70'

Okatakyie Assiful showed Hadgu Mbaye a clean set of heels.

Okatakyie Assiful played a perfect pass for Uzoma Kukah, Curro Abascal couldn't cut out the pass.

Uzoma Kukah tried to deliver a low cross but Hadgu Mbaye read the game well to intercept the ball.

71'

Haroun Nyana made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Nolizwe Ogunfemi blocked it.

72'

Deji Dikko took the ball past Modupe Traor้.

Deji Dikko turned with the ball past Djibo Barro-Diene.

Deji Dikko had a go on goal but Bangababo Lawal hoofed the ball clear.

73'

Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi attempted to lob the ball forward but Damani Afrifa read the game well to intercept the ball.

74'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi attempted to feed the high ball but The ball struck Fola Machem.

76'

Okatakyie Assiful attempted to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Hadgu Mbaye.

78'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Fola Machem.

79'

Okatakyie Assiful block tackled Hadgu Mbaye before Hadgu Mbaye tried to get onto the pass.

81'

Haroun Nyana tried to dart past Nolizwe Ogunfemi but Haroun Nyana lost the ball to Nolizwe Ogunfemi.

82'

Corner taken by Mpasa Amara.

Donkor Eyadama out-jumped Ubanwa Uche, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Donkor Eyadama put it clean over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

84'

Haroun Nyana tried his luck from 30 yards. Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... It was a shocking miss.

85'

Deji Dikko faked a pass then cut Modupe Traor้ in a different direction.

Deji Dikko made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Djibo Barro-Diene.

87'

Uzoma Kukah dispatched the freekick goalwards. But it went over the bar.

90'

Deji Dikko looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Modupe Traor้.

91'

Haroun Nyana passed the ball to Fola Machem, Fola Machem trapped the ball nicely before Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi could reach it.

Fola Machem made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Nolizwe Ogunfemi.

End Match Owerri forest 3 - 0 Heartland​ FC