Welcome to the match between Syria and Nigeria

1'

Hamani Katusi held up the ball, evading the challenge of Nazim Shahin and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

But Hamani Katusi sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Hamani Katusi. He looked like he was short of match practice.

2'

Maduabuchi Trudo tried to dribble past Dawoud Sharif but Dawoud Sharif robbed Maduabuchi Trudo.

3'

Uju Ode tried to use his skill to go past Nazim Shahin but Nazim Shahin didn't allow.

5'

Hamani Katusi played it confidently past Nazim Shahin.

Hamani Katusi tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Samien Malouf.

6'

Hamani Katusi directed the ball nicely to Uju Ode, Nazim Shahin failed to reach the ball.

Uju Ode tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Samien Malouf.

7'

Hamani Katusi played a pinpoint pass to Uju Ode, Uju Ode took possession of the ball before Nazim Shahin could cut it out.

Uju Ode used his skill to go past Samien Malouf.

Uju Ode found himself in some space and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Hadi Nader approached too late to block it.

Rais Siham did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

8'

Hamani Katusi tried to twist past Nazim Shahin but his possession is lost through a tackle by Nazim Shahin.

10'

Hamani Katusi tried to play a long ball but Nazim Shahin got to the ball first.

11'

Uju Ode tried to dribble past Nazim Shahin but Nazim Shahin nicked the ball from the toes of Uju Ode.

12'

Uju Ode moved the ball forward for Anika Sembene, the ball was picked up by Anika Sembene before Nazim Shahin could reach it.

Anika Sembene bent it from medium range but Samien Malouf managed to block the shot.

14'

Uju Ode turned with the ball past Nazim Shahin.

Uju Ode knocked a lovely ball for Olu Ikeba, Olu Ikeba latched onto the ball before Samien Malouf could cut it out.

Olu Ikeba tried to dribble past Ubadah Ba but Ubadah Ba denied.

15'

Jojo Attakora delivered the ball to Hamani Katusi, Hamani Katusi picked up on the ball before Nazim Shahin could intercept.

Hamani Katusi fed the ball forward to Olu Ikeba, Samien Malouf failed to intercept the pass.

Olu Ikeba attempted a thunderous drive! but the shot was charged down by Hadi Nader.

16'

Wahhaj Shambhani sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

17'

Samien Malouf played a perfect pass for Nazim Shahin, Nazim Shahin picked up on the ball before Enomwoyi Kulibali could intercept.

Nazim Shahin passed the ball to Zakariyya Karam, Jojo Attakora couldn't cut it.

Nazim Shahin received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Zakariyya Karam, the ball was picked up by Nazim Shahin before Obafemi Aduamah could reach it.

Nazim Shahin found a perfect spot and fired in a curving shot at goal. Maduabuchi Trudo wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Nwachukwu Nourbese used his fists to clear the ball.

19'

Hamani Katusi tried to move the ball forward but Samien Malouf came close and blocked it.

20'

Hamani Katusi played a wonderful ball for Uju Ode, Uju Ode took possession of the ball before Nazim Shahin could cut it out.

Uju Ode played a pinpoint pass to Kamau Yeboah, the ball was picked up by Kamau Yeboah before Samien Malouf could intercept.

Kamau Yeboah made a good pass to Anika Sembene, Anika Sembene took possession of the ball before Ubadah Ba could intercept.

Anika Sembene got free in the penalty area and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Hadi Nader approached too late to tackle him.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... It was a poor effort from Anika Sembene. He was lacking match sharpness.

21'

Hamani Katusi knocked a lovely ball for Uju Ode, Uju Ode latched onto the ball before Nazim Shahin could reach it.

Uju Ode laid it forward to Jojo Attakora, the ball was picked up by Jojo Attakora before Samien Malouf could reach it.

Jojo Attakora made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Hadi Nader came close and blocked it.

22'

Nazim Shahin was outpaced by Maduabuchi Trudo.

Maduabuchi Trudo held up the ball, evading the challenge of Samien Malouf and struck a long range piledriver!.

The ball skimmed the top of the cross bar and went out ... He buried his face in his hands

23'

Maduabuchi Trudo made a pass to Sifie Busia, Babar Raboud failed to intercept the pass.

Sifie Busia found an opportunity to score from medium range but Dawoud Sharif closed down the space.

25'

Babar Raboud tried to play a long ball but The ball struck Kamau Yeboah.

26'

Olu Ikeba shot from 30 yards but Nazim Shahin scrambled the ball away.

27'

Uju Ode shot from 30 yards. Nazim Shahin failed to charge down the shot.

But Uju Ode put it wide of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

28'

Sifie Busia sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

30'

changed their tactics.

Hamani Katusi laid it forward to Uju Ode, Babar Raboud missed his interception.

Uju Ode made a good pass to Sifie Busia, Sifie Busia took it in his stride before Nazim Shahin could intercept.

Sifie Busia played a lovely ball for Anika Sembene, Anika Sembene took possession of the ball before Hadi Nader could cut it out.

Anika Sembene found himself with plenty of time and had an effort at goal. Ubadah Ba failed to block the shot.

Good save by Rais Siham who held the ball well.

32'

Zakariyya Karam hit the ball forward to Aziz Sarbans, Aziz Sarbans latched onto the ball before Sifie Busia could cut it out.

Aziz Sarbans tried to move the ball forward but The ball struck Anika Sembene.

33'

Obafemi Aduamah sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

34'

Hamani Katusi tried to skip past the challenge of Nazim Shahin but failed.

37'

Corner taken by Zakariyya Karam.

38'

Maduabuchi Trudo delivered the ball to Kamau Yeboah, the ball was picked up by Kamau Yeboah before Dawoud Sharif could intercept.

Kamau Yeboah tried to twist past Babar Raboud but Babar Raboud blocked Kamau Yeboah in a good, clean tackle.

39'

Anika Sembene played a lovely ball for Sifie Busia, Sifie Busia picked up on the ball before Aziz Sarbans could reach it.

Zakariyya Karam was outpaced by Sifie Busia.

Sifie Busia took the ball past Aziz Sarbans.

Sifie Busia made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Hadi Nader.

40'

Maduabuchi Trudo aimed the corner at the far post.

Olu Ikeba got above Ubadah Ba to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

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

43'

Hamani Katusi tried to play it past Samien Malouf but Samien Malouf dispossessed Hamani Katusi.

44'

Hamani Katusi tried to feed the high ball but Nazim Shahin closed in and intercepted the ball.

45'

Kamau Yeboah made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Dawoud Sharif.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Syria had 32% possession in the match, while Nigeria had 68%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Aziz Sarbans sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

47'

Uju Ode knocked a lovely ball for Anika Sembene, Anika Sembene took it in his stride before Nazim Shahin could reach it.

Anika Sembene passed the ball to Hamani Katusi, the ball was picked up by Hamani Katusi before Samien Malouf could intercept.

Hamani Katusi turned with the ball past Nazim Shahin.

Shot by Hamani Katusi but Ubadah Ba scrambled the ball away.

48'

Hamani Katusi passed the ball to Anika Sembene, Aziz Sarbans failed to intercept the pass.

Anika Sembene delivered the ball to Olu Ikeba, Olu Ikeba trapped the ball nicely before Nazim Shahin could cut it out.

Olu Ikeba made a good pass to Hamani Katusi, the ball was picked up by Hamani Katusi before Ubadah Ba could reach it.

Hamani Katusi tried to get onto the pass but The ball struck Hadi Nader.

50'

Maduabuchi Trudo twisted past Dawoud Sharif.

Maduabuchi Trudo dribbled past Babar Raboud.

Maduabuchi Trudo tried to square the ball from the wing but Dawoud Sharif made a great interception.

51'

Hamani Katusi made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Nazim Shahin.

52'

Hamani Katusi made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Samien Malouf.

54'

Enomwoyi Kulibali tried to test the keeper from the freekick. But it didn't beat the wall.

55'

Jojo Attakora hit a lovely long ball forward,Nazim Shahin couldn't cut out the pass.

Enomwoyi Kulibali quickly fired in a curving shot at goal before Hadi Nader could clear it away.

Rais Siham was stranded and helpless to save it ... A great goal from a fine move by Enomwoyi Kulibali !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Syria 0 - 1 Nigeria

56'

Olu Ikeba attempted to play a long ball but Dawoud Sharif got in the way of the ball.

57'

Hamani Katusi played a great ball for Uju Ode, Uju Ode picked up on the ball before Nazim Shahin could reach it.

Uju Ode moved the ball forward for Sifie Busia, Sifie Busia picked up on the ball before Samien Malouf could cut it out.

Sifie Busia found himself with plenty of time and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Ubadah Ba wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Rais Siham managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

58'

The referee showed Kamau Yeboah a yellow card.

Anika Sembene knocked a lovely ball for Sifie Busia, Sifie Busia took it in his stride before Aziz Sarbans could cut it out.

Sifie Busia tried to cross the ball low but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Zakariyya Karam.

59'

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

60'

changed their tactics.

63'

Anika Sembene had a crack from the freekick. Rais Siham chose to punch the ball away.

64'

Jojo Attakora faked a shot before cutting Nazim Shahin in a different direction.

Jojo Attakora hit the ball forward to Enomwoyi Kulibali, the ball was picked up by Enomwoyi Kulibali before Samien Malouf could reach it.

Enomwoyi Kulibali attempted a thunderous drive! but the shot cannoned off Hadi Nader.

65'

Uju Ode flighted in the freekick. Uju Ode got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

67'

Maduabuchi Trudo tried to dart past Dawoud Sharif but Dawoud Sharif robbed Maduabuchi Trudo.

69'

Aziz Sarbans delivered the ball to Sairah Hussain, Sairah Hussain picked up on the ball before Kamau Yeboah could intercept.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Sifie Busia before Sairah Hussain could pass the ball.

72'

Kamau Yeboah failed in his attempt to dribble past Dawoud Sharif.

73'

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

74'

Anika Sembene knocked a lovely long ball,Aziz Sarbans couldn't reach it.

Enomwoyi Kulibali ran onto the ball and swiftly hit a fierce shot past Ubadah Ba.

Rais Siham had gone walkabout ... Enomwoyi Kulibali scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Syria 0 - 2 Nigeria

75'

Hamani Katusi tried to skip past the challenge of Nazim Shahin but Nazim Shahin cleanly tackled the ball.

77'

Maduabuchi Trudo tried to knock a long ball forward but Dawoud Sharif made it first to the ball and intercepted.

78'

Babar Raboud laid it forward to Samien Malouf, Samien Malouf latched onto the ball before Kamau Yeboah could intercept.

Samien Malouf hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Maduabuchi Trudo approached too late to block it.

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

79'

Babar Raboud could not stop Maduabuchi Trudo going past him.

Maduabuchi Trudo tried to deliver a low cross but Dawoud Sharif did well to spot and intercept the cross.

80'

Maduabuchi Trudo played a lovely ball for Kamau Yeboah, Kamau Yeboah took possession of the ball before Babar Raboud could cut it out.

Kamau Yeboah tried to cross the ball low but Dawoud Sharif came close and blocked it.

82'

Uju Ode tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Samien Malouf found himself in the way of the ball.

83'

Sifie Busia lost the ball to Samien Malouf's block tackle before Sifie Busia attempted to deliver the ball.

84'

Obafemi Aduamah fired in the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

86'

Anika Sembene tried to knock a long ball forward but Aziz Sarbans came close and blocked it.

88'

Kamau Yeboah tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball struck Babar Raboud.

89'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Obafemi Aduamah.

Zakariyya Karam hit the freekick. But Zakariyya Karam put it wide.

90'

Hamani Katusi knocked a long ball to Enomwoyi Kulibali, Nazim Shahin tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Enomwoyi Kulibali escaped from the challenge of Hadi Nader and fired in a curving shot at goal.

However, Enomwoyi Kulibali put it well over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Enomwoyi Kulibali. He was lacking match sharpness.

End Match Syria 0 - 2 Nigeria