Welcome to the match between Abia Warriors F.C. and Benin City wanderers

1'

Atu Okafor tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Boseda Yam้ogo.

2'

Dike Obikwelu moved the ball forward for Ahmadu Diouf, Ahmadu Diouf trapped the ball nicely before Diarra Dako could reach it.

Ahmadu Diouf made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Boseda Yam้ogo came close and blocked it.

4'

Gyamfi Quatey sprinted to escape from Boseda Yam้ogo.

Gyamfi Quatey hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Diarra Dako wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Gyamfi Quatey sent it far too high ... It was a poor miss from Gyamfi Quatey. He looked like he was short of match practice.

6'

Hadgu Afrifa put some curve on the shot from long range but Boseda Yam้ogo blocked the shot.

7'

Diarra Dako played the ball to Boseda Yam้ogo's feet, Boseda Yam้ogo took possession of the ball before Atu Okafor could intercept.

Boseda Yam้ogo made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Gyamfi Quatey got in the way of the ball.

8'

Kelechi Nkruma failed in his attempt to skip past Bode Dadie.

9'

Dike Obikwelu took the freekick. But Dike Obikwelu put it narrowly over.

10'

Poor corner kick delivered by Boseda Yam้ogo that went straight to the opposition.

11'

Mosi Akpenamawu dribbled past Ahmadu Diouf.

Mosi Akpenamawu sent the ball over from the wing, Hadgu Afrifa failed to reach the ball.

Obiajulu Taya got above Dike Obikwelu to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

13'

Ahmadu Diouf tried to move the ball forward but The ball bounced off Nduka Emecheta.

14'

Gyamfi Quatey tried to skip past Boseda Yam้ogo but Boseda Yam้ogo blocked Gyamfi Quatey.

15'

Kelechi Nkruma played it confidently past Ahmadu Diouf.

Kelechi Nkruma tried to whip in a float cross but The ball ricocheted off Bode Dadie.

16'

The corner was taken by Ahmadu Diouf towards the edge of the area.

Atu Okafor out-jumped Eberechukwu Douna, then headed the ball upfield.

Dike Obikwelu shot with a bicycle kick. Ahmad Momoh wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Dike Obikwelu's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

17'

Gyamfi Quatey stepped away from Diarra Dako and put some curve on the shot from long range.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Gyamfi Quatey ... It was an epic miss.

20'

Ahmadu Diouf made a long pass to Gyamfi Quatey, Nduka Emecheta failed to reach the ball.

Gyamfi Quatey got free in the penalty area and drove the ball at goal. Ahmad Momoh wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Adisa Ekpeyong fisted the ball away.

21'

Mobi Waota gave the corner straight to the opposition.

22'

Atu Okafor powered past Tuwile Bariagher!.

Atu Okafor took a medium-ranged shot. Mosi Akpenamawu approached too late to block it.

But it was well wide from Atu Okafor ... He held his head in his hands.

23'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Kelechi Nkruma before Ahmadu Diouf attempted to deliver the ball.

25'

Atu Okafor attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Boseda Yam้ogo.

26'

Tuwile Bariagher tried to sprint past Hadgu Afrifa but his possession is lost through a tackle by Hadgu Afrifa.

27'

Ahmadu Diouf took the corner.

Mobi Waota got to the ball ahead of Ahmad Momoh, then headed the ball forward.

Mwita Dubango got free in the penalty area and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Eberechukwu Douna failed to block the shot.

Mwita Dubango sent the ball past Adisa Ekpeyong to back of the net ... Mwita Dubango scored an excellent goal !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Abia Warriors F.C. 0 - 1 Benin City wanderers

28'

Kelechi Nkruma dribbled past Bode Dadie.

Kelechi Nkruma hit a crashing drive from a distance but Ahmadu Diouf hoofed the ball clear.

29'

Kelechi Nkruma tried to dribble past Hadgu Afrifa but Hadgu Afrifa took the ball away from Kelechi Nkruma.

30'

Laye Kamara struck the freekick over the wall. But the ball went flying over the bar.

31'

Ahmad Momoh was shown a yellow card.

34'

Atu Okafor made a pass to Gyamfi Quatey, the ball was picked up by Gyamfi Quatey before Boseda Yam้ogo could reach it.

Gyamfi Quatey delivered the ball to Dike Obikwelu, the ball was picked up by Dike Obikwelu before Diarra Dako could cut it out.

Dike Obikwelu shot with a bicycle kick but Ahmad Momoh made the clearance.

35'

Bode Dadie received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ahmadu Diouf, the ball was picked up by Bode Dadie before Nduka Emecheta could reach it.

Bode Dadie sent it long looking for Atu Okafor, Atu Okafor brought the ball down well before Kelechi Nkruma could cut it out.

Despite the angle, Atu Okafor flicked it goalwards. Eberechukwu Douna approached too late to tackle him.

Adisa Ekpeyong tipped the ball round the post.

36'

Bode Dadie tried to play a long ball forward but Nduka Emecheta showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

37'

Kelechi Nkruma fired off a long shot but Ahmadu Diouf cleared the ball to safety.

38'

Kelechi Nkruma had a crack from the freekick. But Kelechi Nkruma sent it far too high.

39'

Gyamfi Quatey attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but the shot cannoned off Boseda Yam้ogo.

41'

Tuwile Bariagher tried to twist past Hadgu Afrifa but Hadgu Afrifa won the ball from Tuwile Bariagher.

42'

Ahmadu Diouf played a wonderful ball for Bode Dadie, Nduka Emecheta couldn't reach it.

Bode Dadie supplied a float cross, Kelechi Nkruma failed to intercept the pass.

Eberechukwu Douna won the ball in the air from Dike Obikwelu and headed the ball clear.

45'

Tuwile Bariagher attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Mobi Waota.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Abia Warriors F.C. were unfortunate to go in behind.Abia Warriors F.C. maintained 43% of possession and 57% for Benin City wanderers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Hadgu Afrifa received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Mobi Waota, Hadgu Afrifa trapped the ball nicely before Mosi Akpenamawu could cut it out.

Hadgu Afrifa directed the ball nicely to Mobi Waota, Mobi Waota took possession of the ball before Tuwile Bariagher could reach it.

Mobi Waota whipped in a float cross past Mosi Akpenamawu.

Eberechukwu Douna got to the ball ahead of Mwita Dubango and the ball was cleared.

49'

Mobi Waota tried to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Tuwile Bariagher.

51'

Ahmadu Diouf tried to skip past the challenge of Nduka Emecheta but Ahmadu Diouf lost the ball to Nduka Emecheta.

53'

Mobi Waota tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Mosi Akpenamawu did well to spot and intercept the pass.

54'

Ahmadu Diouf tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Kelechi Nkruma found himself in the way of the ball.

55'

Tuwile Bariagher tried to twist past Hadgu Afrifa but Hadgu Afrifa robbed Tuwile Bariagher.

56'

Ahmadu Diouf flicked the ball over Nduka Emecheta's head !.

Ahmadu Diouf skipped past the challenge of Kelechi Nkruma.

Ahmadu Diouf found himself with plenty of time and drove the ball at goal. Eberechukwu Douna didn't read the game well enough to block it.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Ahmadu Diouf ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

59'

Ahmadu Diouf tried to move the ball forward but Nduka Emecheta got in the way of the ball.

63'

Hadgu Afrifa tried to use his skill to go past Mosi Akpenamawu but his possession is lost through a tackle by Mosi Akpenamawu.

64'

Gyamfi Quatey unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Boseda Yam้ogo approached too late to clear the danger.

Adisa Ekpeyong tipped the ball round the post.

65'

Gyamfi Quatey directed the ball to Atu Okafor, Atu Okafor latched onto the ball before Diarra Dako could intercept.

Atu Okafor hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but the shot clattered off Boseda Yam้ogo.

66'

Gyamfi Quatey struck a long range piledriver! but Boseda Yam้ogo got in and cleared the danger.

69'

Bode Dadie showed Nduka Emecheta a clean set of heels.

Bode Dadie tried to get onto the pass but The ball bounced off Kelechi Nkruma.

71'

Atu Okafor easily got past the challenge of Boseda Yam้ogo.

Atu Okafor moved the ball forward for Mobi Waota, Mobi Waota latched onto the ball before Diarra Dako could intercept.

Mobi Waota hit a fierce shot. Eberechukwu Douna approached too late to clear the danger.

But Mobi Waota put it just over ... He buckled under the pressure.

72'

Dike Obikwelu showed Nduka Emecheta a clean set of heels.

Dike Obikwelu tried to deliver a float cross but Kelechi Nkruma intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

73'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Hadgu Afrifa.

Diarra Dako passed the ball to Boseda Yam้ogo, Atu Okafor tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Boseda Yam้ogo made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Gyamfi Quatey.

75'

Laye Kamara went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

76'

Bode Dadie struck the freekick. Bode Dadie got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

79'

Gyamfi Quatey tried to play it past Diarra Dako but Diarra Dako denied.

80'

Atu Okafor tried to get past Diarra Dako but Atu Okafor lost the ball to Diarra Dako's block tackle.

81'

Ahmadu Diouf hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Kelechi Nkruma approached too late to tackle him.

But Ahmadu Diouf struck the ball wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

83'

Gyamfi Quatey looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Bode Dadie got up above Eberechukwu Douna, then flicked the ball forward.

Mwita Dubango took a shot past Ahmad Momoh.

Adisa Ekpeyong fisted the ball away.

86'

Gyamfi Quatey made a good pass to Ahmadu Diouf, Ahmadu Diouf took it in his stride before Kelechi Nkruma could intercept.

Ahmadu Diouf had the pace to beat Boseda Yam้ogo.

Ahmadu Diouf fired off a medium-ranged shot. Diarra Dako approached too late to tackle him.

Adisa Ekpeyong wan't fast enough to make the save ... Ahmadu Diouf scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Abia Warriors F.C. 0 - 2 Benin City wanderers

87'

Ufa Louly struck the freekick over the wall. Adisa Ekpeyong denied Ufa Louly.

90'

Ufa Louly hit a long ball forward, Mwita Dubango latched onto the ball before Mawulode Diarra could cut it out.

Mwita Dubango moved the ball forward for Hadgu Afrifa, Ahmad Momoh couldn't cut out the pass.

Hadgu Afrifa fired off a shot but Eberechukwu Douna blocked the shot.

92'

Diarra Dako failed in his attempt to get past Atu Okafor.

93'

Gyamfi Quatey had the pace to beat Boseda Yam้ogo.

Gyamfi Quatey played a wonderful ball for Laye Kamara, Laye Kamara picked up on the ball before Diarra Dako could reach it.

Eberechukwu Douna block tackled Laye Kamara before Laye Kamara could smash the ball towards goal.

End Match Abia Warriors F.C. 0 - 2 Benin City wanderers