Welcome to the match between Benin City united and Owerri wanderers

1'

Madaadi Tombiri tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Ethelbert Loman managed to block the shot.

2'

Madaadi Tombiri tried to play it past Nicholas Giles but failed.

4'

Bolewa Okocha played a wonderful ball for Koofrey Okpara, the ball was picked up by Koofrey Okpara before Reuben Archer could cut it out.

Koofrey Okpara hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but Barclay Leavitt made the clearance.

5'

Madaadi Tombiri tried to take the ball past Nicholas Giles but Madaadi Tombiri lost out to Nicholas Giles.

6'

Bolewa Okocha dribbled confidently past Andy Bartram.

Bolewa Okocha unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Cortney Hodges approached too late to block it.

But Bolewa Okocha sent it wide of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

9'

Nnaemeka Savane played a pinpoint pass to Uzondu Abubakar, Uzondu Abubakar latched onto the ball before Andy Bartram could cut it out.

Cortney Hodges executed a block tackle on Uzondu Abubakar before Uzondu Abubakar attempted to pass the ball.

12'

Barclay Leavitt tried to feed the high ball but Abu Onibiyo intercepted the pass.

13'

Andy Bartram struck the freekick through the wall. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

15'

Nicholas Giles directed the ball nicely to Ethelbert Loman, the ball was picked up by Ethelbert Loman before Uzondu Abubakar could reach it.

Ethelbert Loman shielded the ball from Madaadi Tombiri and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

Ethelbert Loman left Ndiaye Ekpeyong with an easy save.

16'

Nicholas Giles made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Uzondu Abubakar.

17'

Cortney Hodges dribbled past Babatu Adebowale.

Cortney Hodges swung in a float cross, Bolewa Okocha couldn't cut out the pass.

Darby Joyner got ahead of Fatoumata Toure to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Ndiaye Ekpeyong failed to save the ball ... Darby Joyner scored a goal !!! ... The fans chanted Darby Joyner's name !

Benin City united 1 - 0 Owerri wanderers

20'

Moss Jans put some curve on the shot from long range but Abu Onibiyo made the clearance.

21'

Bolewa Okocha searched out Rapuokwu Akabusi with a high ball, Rapuokwu Akabusi took an excellent first touch before Moss Jans could reach it.

Rapuokwu Akabusi aimed for the top corner but the shot clattered off Dixon Robertson.

22'

Devan Gabriels's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

23'

Abu Onibiyo sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

24'

Rapuokwu Akabusi tried to test the keeper from the freekick. Paulie Simpson did well to tip it round the post.

25'

Abu Onibiyo took the corner.

Bolewa Okocha won the aerial challenge against Devan Gabriels, then headed at goal.

Paulie Simpson saved and held onto the ball.

26'

Devan Gabriels swung the corner into the box.

Dixon Robertson forced the ball goalwards with a header but Febechi Awazie used his head to clear the ball.

28'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Nicholas Giles.

Andy Bartram skipped easily past the challenge of Madaadi Tombiri.

Andy Bartram shot from distance but the shot was charged down by Uzondu Abubakar.

29'

Babatu Adebowale tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Andy Bartram showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

31'

Madaadi Tombiri took the ball past Nicholas Giles.

Madaadi Tombiri twisted past Ethelbert Loman.

Madaadi Tombiri hit a hopeful looking shot but Devan Gabriels got himself between the ball and goal.

33'

Ethelbert Loman stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Uzondu Abubakar closed in and intercepted the ball.

34'

Ethelbert Loman tried to dart past Uzondu Abubakar but Ethelbert Loman lost out to Uzondu Abubakar.

35'

Dixon Robertson failed in his attempt to get past Abu Onibiyo.

36'

Moss Jans played it past Abu Onibiyo.

The ball was struck by Moss Jans from 20 yards out. Koofrey Okpara approached too late to tackle him.

Ndiaye Ekpeyong managed to turn it behind.

37'

Madaadi Tombiri tried to twist past Cortney Hodges but Madaadi Tombiri lost the ball to Cortney Hodges's block tackle.

38'

Cortney Hodges directed the ball to Barclay Leavitt, Barclay Leavitt latched onto the ball before Babatu Adebowale could cut it out.

Barclay Leavitt tried to deliver a low cross but it was intercepted by Bolewa Okocha.

39'

Madaadi Tombiri attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Dixon Robertson.

40'

Babatu Adebowale tried to get onto the pass but Andy Bartram found himself in the way of the ball.

42'

Abu Onibiyo took the ball confidently past Barclay Leavitt.

Pass by Abu Onibiyo to Rapuokwu Akabusi, Rapuokwu Akabusi took possession of the ball before Nicholas Giles could reach it.

Rapuokwu Akabusi found a gap and had a go on goal. Dixon Robertson couldn't reach it.

But Rapuokwu Akabusi put it high and wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

43'

Ethelbert Loman tried to take the ball past Febechi Awazie but Febechi Awazie didn't allow.

44'

Madaadi Tombiri played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Nicholas Giles.

45'

Madaadi Tombiri ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Dixon Robertson had the beating in the air of Febechi Awazie and the ball was cleared.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Owerri wanderers were unfortunate to go in behind.Benin City united had 47% possession in the match, while Owerri wanderers had 53%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Uzondu Abubakar faked a pass then cut Nicholas Giles in a different direction.

Uzondu Abubakar shot from distance. Ethelbert Loman wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Paulie Simpson denied Uzondu Abubakar.

48'

Ethelbert Loman tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Uzondu Abubakar.

49'

Barclay Leavitt passed the ball perfectly to Reuben Archer, Abu Onibiyo tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Reuben Archer swung in a float cross, Koofrey Okpara failed to reach the ball.

Darby Joyner made an attacking header but Fatoumata Toure used his head to clear the ball.

50'

Ethelbert Loman took the ball out of his own half,Uzondu Abubakar stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Moss Jans headed at goal but Febechi Awazie used his head to clear the ball.

51'

Ethelbert Loman twisted past Uzondu Abubakar.

Ethelbert Loman tried to get past Madaadi Tombiri but his possession is lost through a tackle by Madaadi Tombiri.

52'

Cortney Hodges tried to sprint past Babatu Adebowale but his possession is lost through a tackle by Babatu Adebowale.

53'

Barclay Leavitt shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Abu Onibiyo cleared the ball.

55'

Andy Bartram picked up Cortney Hodges's excellent ball, Babatu Adebowale failed to reach the ball.

A low cross was delivered by Andy Bartram, Bolewa Okocha missed his interception.

Moss Jans sprays a one touch pass forward. Febechi Awazie stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Dixon Robertson made a pass to Cortney Hodges, Fatoumata Toure couldn't reach it.

Cortney Hodges was pressed by Febechi Awazie but he evaded the challenge and shot for the top corner.

But Cortney Hodges blazed it over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

56'

Cortney Hodges made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Uzondu Abubakar intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

57'

Madaadi Tombiri sprinted past Nicholas Giles.

Madaadi Tombiri played a wonderful ball for Rapuokwu Akabusi, Ethelbert Loman missed his interception.

Rapuokwu Akabusi made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Dixon Robertson.

58'

Cortney Hodges tried to pass the ball forward but Babatu Adebowale cut it out easily.

60'

Bolewa Okocha dribbled past Andy Bartram.

Bolewa Okocha swung in a float cross, Cortney Hodges failed to reach the ball.

Dixon Robertson had the beating in the air of Nnaemeka Savane, then headed clear the danger.

61'

Bolewa Okocha tried to skip past Reuben Archer but Bolewa Okocha lost out to Reuben Archer.

63'

Andy Bartram lobbed it forward to Ethelbert Loman, Babatu Adebowale couldn't cut it.

Ethelbert Loman had shrugged off the challenge of Febechi Awazie and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

65'

Madaadi Tombiri attempted to lob the ball forward but Nicholas Giles cut it out.

66'

Andy Bartram dribbled past Babatu Adebowale.

Andy Bartram tried to knock a long ball forward but Bolewa Okocha made a great interception.

68'

Devan Gabriels tried to play it past Babatu Adebowale but Babatu Adebowale blocked Devan Gabriels.

69'

Nnaemeka Savane took the corner.

Dixon Robertson won the ball in the air from Rapuokwu Akabusi and retained possession.

71'

Koofrey Okpara made good use of the scissors dribble. As Reuben Archer lost his balance, Koofrey Okpara dribbled past Reuben Archer.

Koofrey Okpara tried to skip past Barclay Leavitt but Barclay Leavitt blocked Koofrey Okpara.

72'

Barclay Leavitt made a good pass to Reuben Archer, Reuben Archer took possession of the ball before Koofrey Okpara could intercept.

Reuben Archer directed the ball nicely to Barclay Leavitt, Barclay Leavitt took possession of the ball before Abu Onibiyo could reach it.

Barclay Leavitt tried to supply a low cross but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Koofrey Okpara.

73'

Cortney Hodges knocked a lovely ball for Reuben Archer, the ball was picked up by Reuben Archer before Babatu Adebowale could intercept.

Reuben Archer tried to take the ball past Bolewa Okocha but Bolewa Okocha block tackled Reuben Archer.

74'

Koofrey Okpara tried to skip past the challenge of Reuben Archer but Reuben Archer dispossessed Koofrey Okpara.

76'

Fatoumata Toure tried to lift the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Andy Bartram.

77'

Cortney Hodges tried to jink past Babatu Adebowale but Babatu Adebowale robbed Cortney Hodges.

80'

Barclay Leavitt directed the ball to Reuben Archer, Reuben Archer took possession of the ball before Abu Onibiyo could cut it out.

Reuben Archer looked certain to score from medium range but he lost the ball to Koofrey Okpara.

81'

Cortney Hodges was pressed by Abu Onibiyo but he evaded the challenge and put some curve on the shot from long range.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

82'

Uzondu Abubakar blocked Ethelbert Loman in a good, clean tackle before Ethelbert Loman attempted to deliver the ball.

83'

Moss Jans made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Koofrey Okpara.

85'

Ethelbert Loman tried to take the ball past Uzondu Abubakar but his possession is lost through a tackle by Uzondu Abubakar.

86'

Ethelbert Loman made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Uzondu Abubakar intercepted but couldn't control.

87'

Ethelbert Loman tried to dribble past Uzondu Abubakar but Uzondu Abubakar won the ball from Ethelbert Loman.

88'

Uzondu Abubakar tried an in-swinging corner.

Diving header at goal from Febechi Awazie, Dixon Robertson approached too late to head the ball clear.

Good save by Paulie Simpson who held the ball well.

89'

Madaadi Tombiri tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Cortney Hodges.

90'

Ethelbert Loman tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Madaadi Tombiri.

End Match Benin City united 1 - 0 Owerri wanderers