Welcome to the match between Abuja united and Lagos town

1'

Kojo Ajayi tried his luck with a long range chip but Cheikh Adebola removed the danger.

2'

Nakisisa Awere tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Ibeawuchi Uduak showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

4'

Rago Hola blasted a banana shot from long range but Okatakyie Shagari got himself between the ball and goal.

5'

Tsalani Ekoku looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ogbonna Dodoo.

6'

Cheikh Adebola tried to take the ball past Essel Jaimimi but Essel Jaimimi didn't allow.

8'

Nkemefula Apithy passed the ball to Cheikh Adebola, Cheikh Adebola took possession of the ball before Kojo Ajayi could reach it.

Cheikh Adebola hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Essel Jaimimi failed to block the shot.

But Cheikh Adebola scooped it over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

9'

Tsalani Ekoku faked a pass then cut Ogbonna Dodoo in a different direction.

Tsalani Ekoku knocked a lovely ball for Ugo Deo, Nnaemeka Kerekou couldn't cut it.

Ugo Deo evaded the challenge of Ogbonna Dodoo and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

Good goalkeeping by Patire Kairaba to block the shot with his body.

10'

Nkemefula Apithy tried to dribble past Essel Jaimimi but Essel Jaimimi took the ball away from Nkemefula Apithy.

11'

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

12'

Ogbonna Dodoo attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Kojo Ajayi.

13'

Rago Hola played a pinpoint pass to Ibeawuchi Uduak, Ibeawuchi Uduak latched onto the ball before Amatefe Kourouma could reach it.

Ibeawuchi Uduak tried to play a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Okatakyie Shagari.

14'

Kojo Ajayi tried to twist past Cheikh Adebola but it failed.

15'

Ogbonna Dodoo tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Ugo Deo.

16'

Ogbonna Dodoo had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Tsalani Ekoku approached too late to tackle him.

But Ogbonna Dodoo struck the ball wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

18'

Okatakyie Shagari played a perfect pass for Amatefe Kourouma, Ibeawuchi Uduak missed his interception.

Amatefe Kourouma tried to curl one in from long range but Rago Hola threw himself in front of the shot.

20'

Nnaemeka Kerekou lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

21'

Obaseki Anyaoku attempted to feed the high ball but Nkemefula Apithy found himself in the way of the ball.

23'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Ismaila Bakara.

24'

Rago Hola tried to use his skill to go past Okatakyie Shagari but Okatakyie Shagari succesfully won the ball from Rago Hola.

26'

Kojo Ajayi was in a lot of pain and had to go off.

Rudo Mpeba replaced the injured Kojo Ajayi.

Obaseki Anyaoku shaped up to shoot from the freekick. Patire Kairaba tried to save but he fumbled the ball!. ...

Abuja united 0 - 1 Lagos town

27'

Tsalani Ekoku made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Nnaemeka Kerekou.

29'

Amatefe Kourouma tried to get past Ibeawuchi Uduak but Ibeawuchi Uduak nicked the ball from the toes of Amatefe Kourouma.

30'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Tsalani Ekoku before Nnaemeka Kerekou attempted to deliver the ball.

31'

Amatefe Kourouma lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

32'

Rudo Mpeba played a lovely ball for Essel Jaimimi, Essel Jaimimi picked up on the ball before Nkemefula Apithy could intercept.

Essel Jaimimi shot from distance. Cheikh Adebola approached too late to clear the danger.

Patire Kairaba blocked the shot.

33'

Tsalani Ekoku tried to get onto the pass but The ball struck Ogbonna Dodoo.

35'

Okatakyie Shagari sprinted to escape from Ibeawuchi Uduak.

Okatakyie Shagari darted past Rago Hola.

Tsalani Ekoku received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Okatakyie Shagari, Adelaja Kerekou couldn't reach it.

Tsalani Ekoku found himself with plenty of time and shot. Muhammedu Gyamfua approached too late to tackle him.

Saved by Patire Kairaba .

36'

Rago Hola dribbled confidently past Amatefe Kourouma.

Rago Hola tried to send in a low cross but Okatakyie Shagari did well to spot and intercept the cross.

37'

Tsalani Ekoku played the ball long,Nnaemeka Kerekou failed to intercept the pass.

Rudo Mpeba played the ball instantly down the left. The ball evaded Adelaja Kerekou.

Sifie Jammeh found a gap and took a shot. Muhammedu Gyamfua approached too late to tackle him.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He buried his face in his hands.

38'

Essel Jaimimi struck a long range piledriver! but Cheikh Adebola cleared the ball to safety.

40'

Rudo Mpeba spotted Nakisisa Awere in the area and chipped the ball in, Nakisisa Awere brought the ball down well before Cheikh Adebola could intercept.

Nakisisa Awere found himself with plenty of time and drove the ball at goal. Muhammedu Gyamfua failed to charge down the shot.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

42'

Okatakyie Shagari tried to knock a long ball forward but Ibeawuchi Uduak showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Abuja united were unfortunate to go in behind.Abuja united had 45% possession in the match, while Lagos town had 55%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Okatakyie Shagari tried to feed the high ball but it was well intercepted by Ibeawuchi Uduak.

51'

Tsalani Ekoku tried to skip past the challenge of Nnaemeka Kerekou but Nnaemeka Kerekou succesfully won the ball from Tsalani Ekoku.

53'

Cheikh Adebola played a high ball looking for Nnaemeka Kerekou to run onto it, Nnaemeka Kerekou brought the ball down well before Rudo Mpeba could intercept.

Nnaemeka Kerekou played a pinpoint pass to Ibeawuchi Uduak, Ibeawuchi Uduak trapped the ball nicely before Obaseki Anyaoku could intercept.

Ibeawuchi Uduak made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Ismaila Bakara found himself in the way of the ball.

60'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Obaseki Anyaoku.

Rago Hola made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Amatefe Kourouma.

61'

Ogbonna Dodoo played the ball to Nnaemeka Kerekou's feet, Ugo Deo couldn't reach it.

Nnaemeka Kerekou lost the ball to Tsalani Ekoku's block tackle before Nnaemeka Kerekou attempted to deliver the ball.

63'

Tsalani Ekoku tried to skip past Nnaemeka Kerekou but Tsalani Ekoku lost the ball to Nnaemeka Kerekou.

64'

Essel Jaimimi took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

65'

Tsalani Ekoku tried to curl one in from long range. Muhammedu Gyamfua failed to charge down the shot.

Patire Kairaba made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

66'

Adelaja Kerekou took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

67'

Tsalani Ekoku played a perfect pass for Amatefe Kourouma, Amatefe Kourouma picked up on the ball before Nnaemeka Kerekou could cut it out.

Amatefe Kourouma tried to score from medium range but Ogbonna Dodoo gave him no space .

68'

Essel Jaimimi picked up Rudo Mpeba's excellent ball, Cheikh Adebola couldn't cut it.

Essel Jaimimi played a great ball for Ugo Deo, Ugo Deo took possession of the ball before Nkemefula Apithy could reach it.

Ugo Deo made space for himself and fired off a shot. Adelaja Kerekou wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Patire Kairaba punched the ball clear.

69'

Alieu Salek went by the challenge of Ugo Deo.

Alieu Salek directed the ball to Ogbonna Dodoo, Ogbonna Dodoo took possession of the ball before Tsalani Ekoku could cut it out.

Ogbonna Dodoo got the float cross in from the wing, Ugo Deo couldn't cut it.

Cheikh Adebola jumped with Ismaila Bakara and won the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Beluchi Rufai saved and held the ball.

70'

Okatakyie Shagari moved the ball forward for Amatefe Kourouma, Rago Hola failed to intercept the pass.

Amatefe Kourouma crossed the halfway line with the ball , Ibeawuchi Uduak couldn't cut it.

Nakisisa Awere ran onto the ball and hurriedly shot for the top corner, Adelaja Kerekou wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Patire Kairaba managed to turn it behind.

71'

Nkemefula Apithy took the ball past Rudo Mpeba.

Nkemefula Apithy made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Essel Jaimimi.

73'

Cheikh Adebola skipped easily past the challenge of Rudo Mpeba.

Cheikh Adebola made an attempt to move the ball forward but Essel Jaimimi intercepted but couldn't control.

74'

Essel Jaimimi tried to take the ball past Cheikh Adebola but failed.

76'

Essel Jaimimi fed the ball forward to Rudo Mpeba, Cheikh Adebola couldn't cut out the pass.

Rudo Mpeba knocked a lovely ball for Obaseki Anyaoku, Obaseki Anyaoku took it in his stride before Nkemefula Apithy could reach it.

Obaseki Anyaoku shot on the ball but Muhammedu Gyamfua threw himself in front of the shot.

78'

Amatefe Kourouma attempted to lift the ball forward but it was intercepted by Ibeawuchi Uduak.

79'

Okatakyie Shagari lost the ball to Ibeawuchi Uduak's block tackle before Okatakyie Shagari attempted to pass the ball.

80'

Nkemefula Apithy swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

81'

Tsalani Ekoku attempted to feed the high ball but Nnaemeka Kerekou showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

84'

Okatakyie Shagari spotted Amatefe Kourouma in the area and chipped the ball in, Amatefe Kourouma took an excellent first touch before Ibeawuchi Uduak could intercept.

Amatefe Kourouma hit a fierce shot. Adelaja Kerekou approached too late to clear the danger.

Amatefe Kourouma got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Amatefe Kourouma. He was lacking match sharpness.

85'

Okatakyie Shagari fired off a long shot but Nkemefula Apithy threw himself in front of the shot.

86'

Poor corner kick delivered by Alieu Salek that went straight to the opposition.

87'

Ibeawuchi Uduak tried to feed the high ball but Amatefe Kourouma blocked it.

End Match Abuja united 0 - 1 Lagos town