Welcome to the match between Abuja orient and Heartland​ FC

2'

Nnabugwu Awolowo tried to sprint past Curro Abascal but Curro Abascal block tackled Nnabugwu Awolowo.

3'

Abioye Shakpoke darted past Hadgu Mbaye.

Abioye Shakpoke attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball came off Curro Abascal.

6'

Hadgu Mbaye tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Nnabugwu Awolowo.

11'

Curro Abascal was outmuscled by Abioye Shakpoke.

Abioye Shakpoke played it confidently past Hadgu Mbaye.

Abioye Shakpoke tried to float it into the area but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Curro Abascal.

12'

Bwerani Fashanu's part in the game was over as he came off the field injured.

Ifeanyichukwu Awere replaced the injured Bwerani Fashanu.

Odon Afrani tried to take the ball past Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi but Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi dispossessed Odon Afrani.

16'

Ismaila Babreyaro faked a shot before cutting Modupe Traor้ in a different direction.

Ismaila Babreyaro skipped past the challenge of Djibo Barro-Diene.

Ismaila Babreyaro played a great ball for Gbaingbain Diagana, Gbaingbain Diagana trapped the ball nicely before Modupe Traor้ could intercept.

Gbaingbain Diagana hit a hopeful looking shot. Bangababo Lawal wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Held by Owusu Offiah.

20'

Ismaila Babreyaro shot from 30 yards. Modupe Traor้ approached too late to clear the danger.

Owusu Offiah saved and held onto the ball.

22'

Abioye Shakpoke attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Curro Abascal coolly intercepted the pass.

24'

Ismaila Babreyaro lobbed it forward to Daddar Akabusi, Modupe Traor้ missed his interception.

Daddar Akabusi delivered the ball to Nnabugwu Awolowo, Ubanwa Uche failed to intercept the pass.

Nnabugwu Awolowo directed the ball nicely to Abioye Shakpoke, the ball was picked up by Abioye Shakpoke before Bangababo Lawal could reach it.

Abioye Shakpoke found a perfect spot and shot. Ubanwa Uche approached too late to tackle him.

Owusu Offiah had no chance to save it ... Abioye Shakpoke scored an excellent goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Abuja orient 1 - 0 Heartland​ FC

27'

Odon Afrani swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

28'

Ismaila Babreyaro tried to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Modupe Traor้.

29'

Ismaila Babreyaro stepped away from Modupe Traor้ and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

Owusu Offiah blocked the shot.

31'

Odon Afrani took the ball past Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

Odon Afrani surged past Nolizwe Ogunfemi!.

Odon Afrani sprinted past Bangababo Lawal.

Odon Afrani found a gap and aimed for the top corner. Ubanwa Uche wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Odon Afrani was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

32'

Ismaila Babreyaro played a great ball for Ifoms Tuffuor, Ifoms Tuffuor took it in his stride before Djibo Barro-Diene could intercept.

Pass by Ifoms Tuffuor to Damany Onwueme, Damany Onwueme picked up on the ball before Modupe Traor้ could intercept.

Damany Onwueme played the ball to Ndubuisi Abubakar's feet, Ndubuisi Abubakar took it in his stride before Ubanwa Uche could cut it out.

Ndubuisi Abubakar hit a hopeful looking shot but Bangababo Lawal cleared the ball from danger.

34'

Ismaila Babreyaro tried his luck with a long range chip. Chikozi Akintola approached too late to block it.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Ismaila Babreyaro ... He held his head in his hands.

35'

Djibo Barro-Diene tried to get onto the pass but Ifoms Tuffuor had no problem in intercepting the ball.

37'

Ismaila Babreyaro attempted to feed the high ball but it was well intercepted by Modupe Traor้.

38'

Odon Afrani dribbled past Nolizwe Ogunfemi.

Odon Afrani sprinted past Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

Odon Afrani got free in the penalty area and took a shot. Bangababo Lawal approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball hit the net after Owusu Offiah failed to save ... Vintage strike from Odon Afrani !!! GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Abuja orient 2 - 0 Heartland​ FC

42'

Ubanwa Uche tried to chip the ball forward but The ball bounced off Abioye Shakpoke.

43'

Odon Afrani took the ball past Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

Odon Afrani tried to cross into the box but The ball ricocheted off Nolizwe Ogunfemi.

44'

Ismaila Babreyaro easily got past the challenge of Modupe Traor้.

Ismaila Babreyaro made a good pass to Gbaingbain Diagana, Djibo Barro-Diene failed to intercept the pass.

Good play by Gbaingbain Diagana in making himself some space and took a shot. Bangababo Lawal couldn't reach it.

Owusu Offiah chose to punch the ball away.

45'

Nnabugwu Awolowo hit a long ball forward,Hadgu Mbaye stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Gbaingbain Diagana moved onto the ball and hurriedly hit a shot, Ubanwa Uche didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Gbaingbain Diagana scooped it over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Heartland​ FC were unfortunate to go in behind.Abuja orient maintained 68% of possession and 32% for Heartland​ FC. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Poor corner kick delivered by Abioye Shakpoke that went straight to the opposition.

48'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Ifoms Tuffuor before Djibo Barro-Diene could pass the ball.

50'

Ismaila Babreyaro tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Djibo Barro-Diene intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

51'

Chikozi Akintola tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Ifoms Tuffuor.

52'

Abioye Shakpoke passed along the floor for Nnabugwu Awolowo to pick it up, Hadgu Mbaye failed to reach the ball.

Nnabugwu Awolowo blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but the shot clattered off Curro Abascal.

53'

Odon Afrani directed the ball to Damany Onwueme, Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi failed to intercept the pass.

Damany Onwueme squared the ball, Nolizwe Ogunfemi failed to reach the ball.

Ifoms Tuffuor played the ball instantly down the left. Ubanwa Uche stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

54'

Poor corner kick delivered by Nnabugwu Awolowo that went straight to the opposition.

55'

Gbaingbain Diagana tried his luck from the freekick. Gbaingbain Diagana was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

56'

Gbaingbain Diagana flighted the ball to Daddar Akabusi, Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi failed to reach the ball.

Daddar Akabusi got free in the penalty area and aimed for the top corner. Ubanwa Uche wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it was well wide from Daddar Akabusi ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

57'

Ismaila Babreyaro played a wonderful ball for Ifoms Tuffuor, Modupe Traor้ couldn't reach it.

Ifoms Tuffuor hit the ball forward to Ismaila Babreyaro, Djibo Barro-Diene couldn't reach it.

Ismaila Babreyaro laid it forward to Gbaingbain Diagana, Modupe Traor้ couldn't reach it.

Gbaingbain Diagana skipped past the challenge of Bangababo Lawal.

Gbaingbain Diagana held up the ball, evading the challenge of Ubanwa Uche and took a shot.

Owusu Offiah had no chance of stopping the ball ... Gbaingbain Diagana scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Abuja orient 3 - 0 Heartland​ FC

59'

Daddar Akabusi played it confidently past Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

Daddar Akabusi flicked the ball over Nolizwe Ogunfemi's head !.

Daddar Akabusi crossed the ball low , Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi missed his interception.

Gbaingbain Diagana played the ball instantly down the right. Ubanwa Uche couldn't cut out the pass.

60'

Odon Afrani span past Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

Odon Afrani jinked confidently past Nolizwe Ogunfemi.

Odon Afrani blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi hoofed the ball clear.

62'

Ismaila Babreyaro bent it from long range. Modupe Traor้ failed to charge down the shot.

Owusu Offiah watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor miss from Ismaila Babreyaro. He looked like he was short of match practice.

63'

Gbaingbain Diagana powered past Modupe Traor้!.

Gbaingbain Diagana attempted to feed the high ball but Djibo Barro-Diene made a great interception.

64'

Djibo Barro-Diene tried to dribble past Ifoms Tuffuor but Djibo Barro-Diene lost the ball to Ifoms Tuffuor.

65'

Djibo Barro-Diene passed the ball perfectly to Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nnabugwu Awolowo tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but Abioye Shakpoke threw himself in front of the shot.

66'

Hadgu Mbaye tried to dribble past Nnabugwu Awolowo but Nnabugwu Awolowo didn't allow.

70'

Ismaila Babreyaro stepped up and struck the freekick. But Ismaila Babreyaro blazed it over the bar.

71'

Ismaila Babreyaro tried to move the ball forward but Modupe Traor้ intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

72'

Hadgu Mbaye tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball bounced off Abioye Shakpoke.

74'

Abioye Shakpoke tried to take the ball past Curro Abascal but Curro Abascal block tackled Abioye Shakpoke.

75'

Keita Gbagho swiftly put in the freekick. Abi Onyali managed to turn it behind.

80'

Modupe Traor้ hit a speculative long-range shot but Ismaila Babreyaro got himself between the ball and goal.

81'

Odon Afrani stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

84'

Ifoms Tuffuor lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Ubanwa Uche won the aerial challenge against Ndubuisi Abubakar and retained possession.

86'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi tried to dribble past Damany Onwueme but Damany Onwueme robbed Nolizwe Ogunfemi.

87'

Ismaila Babreyaro faked a shot before cutting Modupe Traor้ in a different direction.

Ismaila Babreyaro rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Djibo Barro-Diene failed to charge down the shot.

Owusu Offiah did well to tip it over the bar.

89'

Curro Abascal was outmuscled by Nnabugwu Awolowo.

Nnabugwu Awolowo floated it into the area, Hadgu Mbaye failed to intercept the pass.

Ubanwa Uche jumped with Gbaingbain Diagana and won the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

90'

Gbaingbain Diagana made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Nolizwe Ogunfemi intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

91'

Abioye Shakpoke dribbled past Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

Abioye Shakpoke smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Curro Abascal didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Owusu Offiah made an acrobatic save.

92'

Pass by Ismaila Babreyaro to Ifoms Tuffuor, the ball was picked up by Ifoms Tuffuor before Modupe Traor้ could reach it.

Ifoms Tuffuor tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Djibo Barro-Diene made a great interception.

94'

Abioye Shakpoke dribbled past Curro Abascal.

Abioye Shakpoke squared the ball from the wing, Hadgu Mbaye stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ndubuisi Abubakar played the ball forward immediately. Ubanwa Uche couldn't reach it.

Good play by Ifeanyichukwu Awere in making himself some space and had a crack at goal. Bangababo Lawal approached too late to clear the danger.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Ifeanyichukwu Awere ... It was a terrible miss.

End Match Abuja orient 3 - 0 Heartland​ FC