Welcome to the match between Owerri forest and Heartland​ FC

4'

Hondo Assiful directed the ball nicely to Ozoamaka Toure, Ozoamaka Toure trapped the ball nicely before Modupe Traor้ could reach it.

Ozoamaka Toure made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Djibo Barro-Diene intercepted but couldn't control.

6'

Sekpuluchi Dia tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

7'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi escaped from the challenge of Sekpuluchi Dia and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

But Nolizwe Ogunfemi sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was an unbelievable miss.

8'

Rago Biobaku made a good pass to Simiya Lawal, Simiya Lawal picked up on the ball before Ayo Diop could intercept.

Simiya Lawal tried to put a low cross but Ndiaye Douhou intercepted but couldn't control.

10'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi was outmuscled by Sekpuluchi Dia.

Sekpuluchi Dia tried to put the ball across but his possession was lost through a tackle by Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

13'

Djibo Barro-Diene tried to take the ball past Ozoamaka Toure but Ozoamaka Toure succesfully won the ball from Djibo Barro-Diene.

14'

Sekpuluchi Dia directed the ball to Kayin Owusu, Kayin Owusu took possession of the ball before Hadgu Mbaye could intercept.

Kayin Owusu played a pinpoint pass to Sekpuluchi Dia, Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi failed to reach the ball.

Sekpuluchi Dia put a low cross in to the far post, Nolizwe Ogunfemi couldn't cut out the pass.

Duruji Kountch้ immediately fired in a shot at goal before Ubanwa Uche could clear it away.

Duruji Kountch้ struck it just over the bar ... A real chance wasted.

21'

Poor corner kick delivered by Obafemi Ado that went straight to the opposition.

22'

Hondo Assiful tried to take the ball past Modupe Traor้ but Hondo Assiful lost the ball to Modupe Traor้'s block tackle.

24'

The referee showed Keita Gbagho a yellow card.

25'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Kayin Owusu.

26'

Simiya Lawal searched out Akinlabi Aliu, the ball was picked up by Akinlabi Aliu before Ayo Diop could reach it.

Akinlabi Aliu found himself with plenty of time and fired in a curving shot at goal. Bangababo Lawal approached too late to clear the danger.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Akinlabi Aliu ... It was an epic miss.

27'

Ozoamaka Toure made a good pass to Hondo Assiful, Hondo Assiful took possession of the ball before Modupe Traor้ could cut it out.

Hondo Assiful played a lovely ball for Ozoamaka Toure, Ozoamaka Toure took it in his stride before Djibo Barro-Diene could cut it out.

Ozoamaka Toure went by the challenge of Modupe Traor้.

Ozoamaka Toure hit it high and hard towards goal. Ubanwa Uche wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

However, Ozoamaka Toure put it well over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

28'

Sekpuluchi Dia hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi couldn't reach it.

Owusu Offiah had gone walkabout ... Sekpuluchi Dia scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He was delighted !

Owerri forest 1 - 0 Heartland​ FC

31'

Hondo Assiful made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Modupe Traor้ came close and blocked it.

32'

Simiya Lawal tried to dribble past Ndiaye Douhou but Ndiaye Douhou took the ball away from Simiya Lawal.

33'

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

35'

Pass by Ozoamaka Toure to Hondo Assiful, Hondo Assiful trapped the ball nicely before Modupe Traor้ could reach it.

Hondo Assiful put some curve on the shot from distance. Djibo Barro-Diene approached too late to block it.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

39'

Sekpuluchi Dia tried to move the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

41'

Simiya Lawal played the ball to Rago Biobaku's feet, Rago Biobaku trapped the ball nicely before Ayo Diop could reach it.

Rago Biobaku had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Ndiaye Douhou approached too late to block it.

Owusu Offiah did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

44'

Hondo Assiful tried to chip the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Modupe Traor้.

45'

Djibo Barro-Diene knocked a lovely ball for Modupe Traor้, Hondo Assiful missed his interception.

Modupe Traor้ made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Ozoamaka Toure came close and blocked it.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Heartland​ FC were unfortunate to go in behind.Owerri forest had 65% possession in the match, while Heartland​ FC had 35%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ozoamaka Toure got past Modupe Traor้ with ease.

Ozoamaka Toure tried to dart past Djibo Barro-Diene but Djibo Barro-Diene blocked Ozoamaka Toure.

47'

Hondo Assiful played a wonderful ball for Ozoamaka Toure, Ozoamaka Toure took possession of the ball before Modupe Traor้ could reach it.

Ozoamaka Toure tried to jink past Djibo Barro-Diene but Djibo Barro-Diene robbed Ozoamaka Toure.

48'

Hondo Assiful tried to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Modupe Traor้.

50'

The referee showed Nolizwe Ogunfemi a yellow card.

Simiya Lawal lifted the ball ahead of Obafemi Ado, Obafemi Ado brought the ball down well before Ayo Diop could intercept.

Obafemi Ado passed along the floor for Akinlabi Aliu to pick it up, Akinlabi Aliu took it in his stride before Ubanwa Uche could intercept.

Akinlabi Aliu lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and chipped the ball goalwards. Bangababo Lawal wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Owusu Offiah got up and punched the ball out of danger.

51'

Pass by Simiya Lawal to Rago Biobaku, the ball was picked up by Rago Biobaku before Ndiaye Douhou could cut it out.

Rago Biobaku lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Ayo Diop missed his interception.

Duruji Kountch้ took his chance shooting from a very tight angle. Ubanwa Uche failed to block the shot.

But it was well wide from Duruji Kountch้ ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

53'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Ayo Diop before Rago Biobaku tried to pass the ball.

54'

Duruji Kountch้ tried to test the keeper from the freekick. Duruji Kountch้ left Owusu Offiah with an easy save.

55'

Ndiaye Douhou tried to jink past Rago Biobaku but Rago Biobaku blocked Ndiaye Douhou.

58'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi hit a lovely long ball forward,Kayin Owusu missed his interception.

Hadgu Mbaye played the ball forward immediately. The ball evaded Aboulaye Margai.

Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi had a great opportunity to score but Obafemi Ado made an crucial challenge!.

60'

Modupe Traor้ jinked confidently past Hondo Assiful.

Modupe Traor้ was pressed by Ozoamaka Toure but he evaded the challenge and hit the ball from long range.

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

61'

Sekpuluchi Dia was outmuscled by Nolizwe Ogunfemi.

Nolizwe Ogunfemi got past Kayin Owusu.

Nolizwe Ogunfemi passed the ball to Hadgu Mbaye, Hadgu Mbaye picked up on the ball before Obafemi Ado could intercept.

Hadgu Mbaye found an opportunity to score but he was closed down well by Aboulaye Margai.

62'

Simiya Lawal hit it high over the halfway line,Ayo Diop couldn't cut out the pass.

Duruji Kountch้ got well above Bangababo Lawal to win the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Obafemi Ado passed along the floor for Duruji Kountch้ to pick it up, Duruji Kountch้ picked up on the ball before Ubanwa Uche could intercept.

Duruji Kountch้ lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired off a shot. Bangababo Lawal didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Owusu Offiah didn't move! ... Duruji Kountch้ scored an excellent goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Owerri forest 2 - 0 Heartland​ FC

64'

Hondo Assiful twisted past Modupe Traor้.

Hondo Assiful tried to jink past Djibo Barro-Diene but Djibo Barro-Diene robbed Hondo Assiful.

65'

Hondo Assiful played the ball long,Ayo Diop couldn't cut it.

69'

Sekpuluchi Dia attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

70'

Ozoamaka Toure bent it from long range. Modupe Traor้ didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Ozoamaka Toure scooped it over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

71'

Ndiaye Douhou hit the ball forward to Ayo Diop, Ayo Diop trapped the ball nicely before Rago Biobaku could reach it.

Ayo Diop tried to whip in a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Simiya Lawal.

72'

Djibo Barro-Diene played a perfect pass for Modupe Traor้, Ozoamaka Toure failed to intercept the pass.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Hondo Assiful before Modupe Traor้ could take a shot from long range.

73'

Pass by Simiya Lawal to Hondo Assiful, Modupe Traor้ failed to intercept the pass.

Hondo Assiful hit the ball forward to Duruji Kountch้, Djibo Barro-Diene couldn't cut out the pass.

Duruji Kountch้ tried to get onto the pass but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Bangababo Lawal.

74'

Hondo Assiful tried to dart past Modupe Traor้ but Modupe Traor้ cleanly tackled the ball.

75'

Sekpuluchi Dia laid it forward to Duruji Kountch้, Duruji Kountch้ picked up on the ball before Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi could intercept.

Duruji Kountch้ supplied a low cross, Nolizwe Ogunfemi stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Hondo Assiful moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low but Ubanwa Uche got in and cleared the danger.

77'

Sekpuluchi Dia powered past Ubanwa Uche!.

Sekpuluchi Dia tried to get past Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi but Sekpuluchi Dia lost the ball to Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi's block tackle.

79'

Hondo Assiful blocked Keita Gbagho before Keita Gbagho could smash the ball towards goal from long range.

81'

Bangababo Lawal was shown a yellow card.

82'

Sekpuluchi Dia moved the ball forward for Kayin Owusu, Kayin Owusu latched onto the ball before Nolizwe Ogunfemi could cut it out.

Kayin Owusu was pressed by Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi but he evaded the challenge and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

Owusu Offiah did well to save and hold onto the ball.

83'

Ozoamaka Toure attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Modupe Traor้.

84'

Rago Biobaku tried to twist past Ndiaye Douhou but Ndiaye Douhou dispossessed Rago Biobaku.

85'

Sekpuluchi Dia tried to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

86'

Sekpuluchi Dia fed the ball forward to Kayin Owusu, Kayin Owusu picked up on the ball before Nolizwe Ogunfemi could reach it.

Kayin Owusu tried to take the ball past Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi but Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi cleanly tackled the ball.

90'

Sekpuluchi Dia knocked a lovely ball for Kayin Owusu, Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi couldn't cut out the pass.

Kayin Owusu tried to curl one in from medium range. Nolizwe Ogunfemi wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Owusu Offiah saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

91'

Sekpuluchi Dia tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi blocked it.

92'

The freekick was quickly taken by Rago Biobaku. But Rago Biobaku put it narrowly over.

End Match Owerri forest 2 - 0 Heartland​ FC