Welcome to the match between Bendel Insurance FC and Owerri town

4'

Yohance Euba was shown a yellow card.

Koofrey Dama shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Jaja Onyali wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Koofrey Dama effort went inches wide ... He should never have missed that one.

7'

Ngozi Solaja was shown a yellow card.

Ekechukwu Alahbi sprinted past Ngozi Solaja.

The ball was curled in from Ekechukwu Alahbi, Kunjanapat Timkul stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ifeanacho Sillah got up above Yohance Euba, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Hondo Mbaye tipped the ball round the post.

8'

Koofrey Dama dribbled past Chikezie Akinbiye.

Jaja Onyali could not stop a confident Koofrey Dama going past him.

Koofrey Dama lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and struck it at goal. Kwacha Ousmane didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Hondo Mbaye was poorly placed and had no chance ... Koofrey Dama scored a great goal !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Bendel Insurance FC 0 - 1 Owerri town

10'

Ekechukwu Alahbi passed the ball to Olusegun Obasanho, Chikezie Akinbiye couldn't reach it.

Olusegun Obasanho tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Jaja Onyali coolly intercepted the pass.

11'

Kunjanapat Timkul tried to dart past Yinka Euba but his possession is lost through a tackle by Yinka Euba.

12'

Yinka Euba dribbled past Ngozi Solaja.

Yinka Euba powered past Kunjanapat Timkul!.

Yinka Euba got free in the penalty area and attempted a thunderous drive. Yohance Euba approached too late to clear the danger.

Hondo Mbaye managed to turn it over his bar.

13'

Chikezie Akinbiye lofted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Koofrey Dama stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ismaila Atede headed it across the goal but Udechukwu Offrata headed the ball to safety.

15'

Sipho Atede played it confidently past Oko Donkor.

Sipho Atede bent it from medium range. Jela Ajunwa approached too late to block it.

Hondo Mbaye need faster reflex to save it ... Sipho Atede found the net !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Bendel Insurance FC 0 - 2 Owerri town

16'

Chikezie Akinbiye made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Koofrey Dama.

17'

Osayimwese Turay dribbled confidently past Oko Donkor.

Osayimwese Turay sent in a float cross over Jela Ajunwa.

Kwacha Ousmane won the aerial challenge against Thako Ogunfemi, then headed the ball clear.

18'

Osayimwese Turay picked up Sipho Atede's excellent ball, Oko Donkor couldn't cut out the pass.

Osayimwese Turay swung in a float cross, Jela Ajunwa tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Thako Ogunfemi challenged Kwacha Ousmane for a heading, then flicked the ball forward.

Sipho Atede went by the challenge of Yohance Euba.

Ekechukwu Alahbi picked up Sipho Atede's excellent ball, Kwacha Ousmane couldn't reach it.

Ekechukwu Alahbi fired off a shot. Yohance Euba didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Hondo Mbaye was badly positioned ... Vintage strike from Ekechukwu Alahbi !!! GOAL!!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Bendel Insurance FC 0 - 3 Owerri town

19'

Jela Ajunwa tried to score from long range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Osayimwese Turay.

20'

Jela Ajunwa flicked the ball over Sipho Atede's head !.

Jela Ajunwa did his best to get the ball into the area but The ball bounced off Osayimwese Turay.

21'

Osayimwese Turay struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Jela Ajunwa couldn't reach it.

Hondo Mbaye managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

22'

Ekechukwu Alahbi twisted past Yohance Euba.

Ifeanacho Sillah received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ekechukwu Alahbi, Ifeanacho Sillah took it in his stride before Jaja Onyali could reach it.

Ifeanacho Sillah tried to lob it over the keeper. Kwacha Ousmane approached too late to tackle him.

But Ifeanacho Sillah didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a poor effort from Ifeanacho Sillah. He was lacking match sharpness.

24'

Sipho Atede directed the ball nicely to Osayimwese Turay, the ball was picked up by Osayimwese Turay before Jela Ajunwa could reach it.

Osayimwese Turay skipped past Oko Donkor.

Osayimwese Turay looked certain to score from medium range but Jela Ajunwa made the last ditch tackle.

25'

Koofrey Dama tried to play it past Chikezie Akinbiye but failed.

27'

Olusegun Obasanho moved the ball forward for Yinka Euba, Yinka Euba took it in his stride before Kunjanapat Timkul could reach it.

Yinka Euba delivered a float cross over Ngozi Solaja.

Enobakhare Douhou jumped with Yohance Euba and won the ball but the ball went bad.

28'

Osayimwese Turay aimed the corner at the far post.

Enobakhare Douhou got above Yohance Euba to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Thako Ogunfemi found a perfect spot and tried an audacious shot on goal. Kwacha Ousmane approached too late to clear the danger.

Hondo Mbaye got up to tip it over.

29'

Kunjanapat Timkul tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Yinka Euba.

30'

Sipho Atede went across and took the corner.

Udechukwu Offrata climbed above Kwacha Ousmane, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Udechukwu Offrata couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was an epic miss.

31'

Jaja Onyali was outmuscled by Ekechukwu Alahbi.

Ekechukwu Alahbi skipped past Chikezie Akinbiye.

Ekechukwu Alahbi hit the ball forward to Koofrey Dama, Koofrey Dama took possession of the ball before Kwacha Ousmane could cut it out.

Koofrey Dama made space for himself and aimed for the top corner. Yohance Euba wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Koofrey Dama couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was an unbelievable miss.

35'

Jela Ajunwa tried to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Koofrey Dama.

36'

Osayimwese Turay played a lovely ball for Yinka Euba, Oko Donkor missed his interception.

Yinka Euba floated it into the area, Jela Ajunwa failed to reach the ball.

Osayimwese Turay got ahead of Kwacha Ousmane to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Koofrey Dama was able to make space and had a go on goal. Yohance Euba wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

37'

Kunjanapat Timkul received a yellow card.

39'

Enobakhare Douhou tried to use his skill to go past Oko Donkor but Oko Donkor blocked Enobakhare Douhou in a good, clean tackle.

40'

Olusegun Obasanho had shrugged off the challenge of Ngozi Solaja and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

Hondo Mbaye gathered the ball safely.

41'

Ngozi Solaja evaded the challenge of Yinka Euba and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

Ngozi Solaja sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

42'

Jela Ajunwa tried to jink past Osayimwese Turay but Osayimwese Turay robbed Jela Ajunwa.

43'

Poor corner kick by Ekechukwu Alahbi. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

44'

Corner taken by Ngozi Solaja and cut out by the opposition.

45'

Ifeanacho Sillah whipped in the corner.

Udechukwu Offrata jumped above Yohance Euba, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

But Udechukwu Offrata blazed it over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Owerri town took the lead.Bendel Insurance FC maintained 41% of possession and 59% for Owerri town. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ekechukwu Alahbi looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Chikezie Akinbiye got in the way of the ball.

48'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Osayimwese Turay before Jela Ajunwa tried to pass the ball.

49'

Udechukwu Offrata tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Chikezie Akinbiye made a great interception.

51'

Chikezie Akinbiye stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Ekechukwu Alahbi cut it out.

53'

Ekechukwu Alahbi received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Koofrey Dama, Ekechukwu Alahbi trapped the ball nicely before Chikezie Akinbiye could reach it.

Ekechukwu Alahbi made good use of the scissors dribble. As Jaja Onyali lost his balance, Ekechukwu Alahbi dribbled past Jaja Onyali.

Ekechukwu Alahbi made space for himself and tried an audacious shot on goal. Kwacha Ousmane couldn't reach it.

Hondo Mbaye pushed it away.

54'

Ekechukwu Alahbi moved the ball forward for Koofrey Dama, Koofrey Dama latched onto the ball before Jaja Onyali could reach it.

Koofrey Dama held up the ball, evading the challenge of Chikezie Akinbiye and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

Hondo Mbaye did well to tip it round the post.

55'

Sipho Atede powered past Oko Donkor!.

Sipho Atede sent the ball over from the wing, Jela Ajunwa couldn't cut out the pass.

Osayimwese Turay had a header for a goal but Yohance Euba used his head to clear the ball.

56'

Olusegun Obasanho tried to dribble past Ngozi Solaja but failed.

57'

Ifeanacho Sillah held up the ball, evading the challenge of Kunjanapat Timkul and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

Hondo Mbaye got up to tip it over.

59'

Sipho Atede played a perfect pass for Osayimwese Turay, Osayimwese Turay trapped the ball nicely before Oko Donkor could cut it out.

Osayimwese Turay escaped from the challenge of Jela Ajunwa and struck the ball from 20 yards toward the goal.

Hondo Mbaye was stranded and helpless to save it ... Osayimwese Turay scored a goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Bendel Insurance FC 0 - 4 Owerri town

60'

Ekechukwu Alahbi made a good pass to Koofrey Dama, Koofrey Dama took it in his stride before Jaja Onyali could reach it.

Koofrey Dama played a great ball for Enobakhare Douhou, Enobakhare Douhou trapped the ball nicely before Chikezie Akinbiye could intercept.

Enobakhare Douhou looked destined to score but he was tackled by Kwacha Ousmane.

63'

Jela Ajunwa tried to use his skill to go past Osayimwese Turay but it failed.

64'

Ekechukwu Alahbi played it confidently past Jaja Onyali.

Ekechukwu Alahbi took the ball past Chikezie Akinbiye.

Ekechukwu Alahbi found himself in some space and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Kwacha Ousmane approached too late to clear the danger.

Hondo Mbaye failed to save the ball ... Ekechukwu Alahbi scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Bendel Insurance FC 0 - 5 Owerri town

65'

Ifeanacho Sillah received a yellow card.

66'

Sipho Atede played a pinpoint pass to Osayimwese Turay, Osayimwese Turay took possession of the ball before Oko Donkor could reach it.

Osayimwese Turay centred the ball, Jela Ajunwa couldn't cut it.

Thako Ogunfemi unleashed a volley at goal, Yohance Euba failed to block the shot.

Held by Hondo Mbaye.

75'

Sipho Atede dribbled past Oko Donkor.

Sipho Atede held up the ball, evading the challenge of Jela Ajunwa and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

However, Sipho Atede put it well over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

76'

Udechukwu Offrata played a wonderful ball for Olusegun Obasanho, Ngozi Solaja couldn't cut it.

Olusegun Obasanho floated it into the area, Kunjanapat Timkul couldn't cut out the pass.

Ifeanacho Sillah jumped above Kwacha Ousmane, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Hondo Mbaye had no chance to save it ... Ifeanacho Sillah finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Bendel Insurance FC 0 - 6 Owerri town

78'

Ifeanacho Sillah laid it forward to Sipho Atede, Oko Donkor couldn't cut it.

Sipho Atede lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Jela Ajunwa failed to reach the ball.

Ifeanacho Sillah had the beating in the air of Kwacha Ousmane, then headed the ball upfield.

From out wide, Ekechukwu Alahbi fired in a curving shot at goal. Yohance Euba wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Hondo Mbaye tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Ekechukwu Alahbi scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Bendel Insurance FC 0 - 7 Owerri town

81'

Kunjanapat Timkul lost the ball to Yinka Euba's block tackle before Kunjanapat Timkul tried to pass the ball.

85'

Chikezie Akinbiye made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Olusegun Obasanho got in the way of the ball.

87'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Koofrey Dama.

Chikezie Akinbiye tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Koofrey Dama.

92'

Ekechukwu Alahbi stepped away from Jaja Onyali and shot from 30 yards.

But Ekechukwu Alahbi put it wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Ekechukwu Alahbi. He was lacking match sharpness.

End Match Bendel Insurance FC 0 - 7 Owerri town