Welcome to the match between Owerri forest and Kano Pillars

1'

Azi Amadi tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Hondo Assiful made a great interception.

2'

Azi Amadi moved the ball forward for Tawia Umanankwe, Hondo Assiful tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tawia Umanankwe failed in his attempt to take the ball past Ozoamaka Toure.

6'

Hondo Assiful tried to skip past Tawia Umanankwe but Tawia Umanankwe won the ball from Hondo Assiful.

8'

Hondo Assiful failed in his attempt to twist past Tawia Umanankwe.

9'

Azi Amadi attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball struck Ozoamaka Toure.

10'

Azi Amadi attempted to lift the ball forward but Ozoamaka Toure closed in and intercepted the ball.

11'

Sekpuluchi Dia lost the ball to Tawia Umanankwe's block tackle before Sekpuluchi Dia attempted to hit a shot towards goal from long range.

12'

Hondo Assiful attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Azi Amadi cut it out.

13'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Bogosav Jevtić.

14'

Tawia Umanankwe could not stop a confident Hondo Assiful going past him.

Hondo Assiful made a good pass to Obafemi Ado, Obafemi Ado trapped the ball nicely before Azi Amadi could intercept.

Obafemi Ado played a wonderful ball for Hondo Assiful, the ball was picked up by Hondo Assiful before Bogosav Jevtić could cut it out.

Hondo Assiful smashed the ball towards the top corner but the shot cannoned off Ohene Naki.

15'

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

16'

Luqman Okogha hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Kayin Owusu removed the danger.

17'

Bogosav Jevtić was outmuscled by Ozoamaka Toure.

Ozoamaka Toure made a good pass to Duruji Kountch้, Duruji Kountch้ latched onto the ball before Tawia Umanankwe could reach it.

Duruji Kountch้ made space for himself and attempted a thunderous drive. Ohene Naki approached too late to block it.

Yao Tutuola wan't fast enough to make the save ... Duruji Kountch้ scored a goal !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Owerri forest 1 - 0 Kano Pillars

18'

Duruji Kountch้ had a crack from the freekick. But Duruji Kountch้ sent it far too high.

19'

Akinlabi Aliu gave the corner straight to the opposition.

21'

Hondo Assiful got past Danjuma Deo.

Hondo Assiful hit the ball from medium range. Tawia Umanankwe approached too late to block it.

Hondo Assiful put it clean over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

22'

Ozoamaka Toure played a wonderful ball for Hondo Assiful, Tawia Umanankwe couldn't cut out the pass.

Swerving shot by Hondo Assiful from 20 yards. Azi Amadi failed to charge down the shot.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Hondo Assiful ... It was a shocking miss.

23'

Kayin Owusu jinked confidently past Patire Enaharo.

Kayin Owusu struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Kuaku Bakare approached too late to tackle him.

Yao Tutuola made a stunning save !.

24'

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

27'

Mawulolo Chukwu block tackled Rago Biobaku before Rago Biobaku attempted to pass the ball.

28'

Luqman Okogha went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

30'

Kayin Owusu was pressed by Patire Enaharo but he evaded the challenge and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

But Kayin Owusu put it high and wide ... It was a shocking miss.

31'

Hondo Assiful made a long pass to Kayin Owusu, Kayin Owusu latched onto the ball before Tawia Umanankwe could reach it.

Kayin Owusu drove the ball at goal but Bogosav Jevtić blocked the shot.

32'

Rago Biobaku escaped from the challenge of Luqman Okogha and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

Rago Biobaku's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

33'

Luqman Okogha swung the corner into the box.

Ohene Naki met the ball with a diving header at goal but Aboulaye Margai headed the ball to safety.

34'

Rago Biobaku dribbled past Luqman Okogha.

Rago Biobaku tried to get the ball across but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Mawulolo Chukwu.

35'

Patire Enaharo blocked Sekpuluchi Dia in a good, clean tackle before Sekpuluchi Dia tried to get onto the pass.

36'

Kuaku Bakare made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Kayin Owusu.

37'

Mawulolo Chukwu passed the ball perfectly to Luqman Okogha, Simiya Lawal stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Luqman Okogha hit a crashing drive from a distance but the shot clattered off Rago Biobaku.

40'

Simiya Lawal blocked Mawulolo Chukwu in a good, clean tackle before Mawulolo Chukwu could pass the ball.

41'

Ohene Naki looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Obafemi Ado jumped above Azi Amadi, then headed clear the danger.

42'

Ozoamaka Toure escaped from the challenge of Tawia Umanankwe and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

But it went over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

43'

Azi Amadi tried to get onto the pass but Ozoamaka Toure had no problem in intercepting the ball.

45'

Hondo Assiful had shrugged off the challenge of Azi Amadi and shot from 30 yards.

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

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Owerri forest took the lead.Owerri forest had 55% possession in the match, while Kano Pillars had 45%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Simiya Lawal span past Luqman Okogha.

Simiya Lawal got the float cross in from the wing, Mawulolo Chukwu couldn't cut it.

Rago Biobaku beat Ohene Naki to the ball, then headed at goal.

Yao Tutuola was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Rago Biobaku scored. Super finish !!! ... The fans chanted Rago Biobaku's name !

Owerri forest 2 - 0 Kano Pillars

49'

Simiya Lawal played a perfect pass for Rago Biobaku, Rago Biobaku picked up on the ball before Luqman Okogha could intercept.

Rago Biobaku tried to send in a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Mawulolo Chukwu.

50'

Sekpuluchi Dia tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Patire Enaharo.

52'

Azi Amadi chipped the ball toward Danjuma Deo, Ozoamaka Toure missed his interception.

Danjuma Deo tried to get onto the pass but Aboulaye Margai showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

53'

Azi Amadi skipped easily past Ozoamaka Toure.

Azi Amadi knocked a lovely ball for Danjuma Deo, Danjuma Deo latched onto the ball before Hondo Assiful could reach it.

Danjuma Deo struck the ball with fury but Aboulaye Margai hoofed the ball clear.

55'

Hondo Assiful faked a pass then cut Luqman Okogha in a different direction.

Hondo Assiful tried to knock a long ball forward but Tawia Umanankwe cut it out easily.

57'

Simiya Lawal passed along the floor for Hondo Assiful to pick it up, Hondo Assiful trapped the ball nicely before Mawulolo Chukwu could intercept.

Hondo Assiful crossed the ball high into the box, Luqman Okogha failed to reach the ball.

Diving header at goal from Duruji Kountch้ but Ohene Naki headed the ball to safety.

58'

Akinlabi Aliu played a lovely ball for Simiya Lawal, Simiya Lawal latched onto the ball before Luqman Okogha could cut it out.

Simiya Lawal put some curve on the shot from distance. Mawulolo Chukwu failed to charge down the shot.

Good goalkeeping by Yao Tutuola to block the shot with his body.

60'

Simiya Lawal played the ball long looking for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Luqman Okogha.

61'

Sekpuluchi Dia took the ball out of his own half,Patire Enaharo couldn't cut out the pass.

Bogosav Jevtić jumped with Duruji Kountch้ and won the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

66'

Hondo Assiful made an attempt to pass the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Tawia Umanankwe.

68'

Pass by Ozoamaka Toure to Hondo Assiful, Tawia Umanankwe couldn't cut out the pass.

Hondo Assiful played a wonderful ball for Duruji Kountch้, Duruji Kountch้ picked up on the ball before Azi Amadi could reach it.

Duruji Kountch้ tried an audacious shot on goal. Bogosav Jevtić failed to charge down the shot.

Duruji Kountch้'s shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... A wasted opportunity.

69'

Hondo Assiful turned on the ball to leave Tawia Umanankwe standing.

Hondo Assiful got past Azi Amadi with ease.

Hondo Assiful was able to make space and struck the ball with fury. Bogosav Jevtić didn't read the game well enough to block it.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Hondo Assiful ... It was a wasted opportunity.

70'

Simiya Lawal shielded the ball from Luqman Okogha and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

But Simiya Lawal didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a poor miss from Simiya Lawal. He looked like he was short of match practice.

72'

Ozoamaka Toure jinked confidently past Tawia Umanankwe.

Ozoamaka Toure attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Azi Amadi approached too late to clear the danger.

Yao Tutuola strayed off his line ... Ozoamaka Toure scored a great goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Owerri forest 3 - 0 Kano Pillars

73'

Hondo Assiful attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Tawia Umanankwe closed in and intercepted the ball.

76'

Mawulolo Chukwu took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

77'

Hondo Assiful took the ball confidently past Azi Amadi.

Swerving shot by Hondo Assiful from 20 yards. Tawia Umanankwe wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Yao Tutuola did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

78'

Sekpuluchi Dia passed the ball to Simiya Lawal, the ball was picked up by Simiya Lawal before Patire Enaharo could reach it.

Simiya Lawal turned on the ball to leave Kuaku Bakare standing.

Simiya Lawal struck it! but Ohene Naki removed the danger.

80'

Corner taken by Bogosav Jevtić and cut out by the opposition.

81'

Simiya Lawal twisted past Luqman Okogha.

Simiya Lawal attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Mawulolo Chukwu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Yao Tutuola tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

82'

Rago Biobaku struck a long range piledriver! but the shot was blocked by Patire Enaharo.

83'

Akinlabi Aliu sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

84'

Kuaku Bakare tried to dribble past Kayin Owusu but it failed.

85'

Rago Biobaku played the ball to Ozoamaka Toure's feet, the ball was picked up by Ozoamaka Toure before Luqman Okogha could reach it.

Ozoamaka Toure directed the ball to Simiya Lawal, Mawulolo Chukwu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Simiya Lawal struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Luqman Okogha approached too late to tackle him.

Yao Tutuola did well to tip it wide.

87'

Sekpuluchi Dia tried to jink past Tawia Umanankwe but Sekpuluchi Dia lost the ball to Tawia Umanankwe's block tackle.

88'

Ohene Naki went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

95'

Sekpuluchi Dia took the ball past Kuaku Bakare.

Sekpuluchi Dia tried a banana shot from distance! but Patire Enaharo cleared the ball from danger.

End Match Owerri forest 3 - 0 Kano Pillars