Welcome to the match between Benin City united and Port Harcourt F.C.

1'

Mpasa Tawia made an attempt to move the ball forward but Reuben Archer made it first to the ball and intercepted.

2'

Duguma Rufai tried to play a long ball forward but it was intercepted by Ethelbert Loman.

3'

Andy Bartram block tackled Tuwile Chukwu before Tuwile Chukwu attempted to deliver the ball.

4'

Darby Joyner tried to knock a long ball forward but Tuwile Chukwu showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

5'

Duguma Rufai tried to take the ball past Reuben Archer but Reuben Archer took the ball away from Duguma Rufai.

6'

Ethelbert Loman tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Nduka Xetsa.

8'

Barclay Leavitt took the ball past Kafele Bolaji.

Barclay Leavitt swung in a float cross, Mpasa Tawia couldn't cut out the pass.

Darby Joyner got to the ball ahead of Akinade Otaimaga, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

But it went just over the bar ... He buried his face in his hands.

9'

Tuwile Chukwu flicked the ball over Andy Bartram's head !.

Tuwile Chukwu took the ball past Cortney Hodges.

Tuwile Chukwu found a perfect spot and fired in a shot at goal. Dixon Robertson didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Denied by Paulie Simpson.

10'

Cortney Hodges blocked Amazu Bundu in a good, clean tackle before Amazu Bundu attempted to pass the ball.

11'

Ethelbert Loman made a pass to Nicholas Giles, Nicholas Giles latched onto the ball before Bangababo Anyaoku could cut it out.

Nicholas Giles hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Nduka Xetsa failed to charge down the shot.

Nkemdirim Lawal managed to turn it over his bar.

12'

Bangababo Anyaoku dribbled past Ethelbert Loman.

Bangababo Anyaoku played the ball to Akinade Otaimaga's feet, Akinade Otaimaga took it in his stride before Nicholas Giles could reach it.

Anikulapo Kamara received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Akinade Otaimaga, Anikulapo Kamara trapped the ball nicely before Devan Gabriels could cut it out.

Anikulapo Kamara tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Dixon Robertson.

14'

Cortney Hodges hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Tuwile Chukwu cleared the ball to safety.

15'

Ethelbert Loman tried to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Nduka Xetsa.

16'

Ethelbert Loman tried to curl one in from long range. Bangababo Anyaoku couldn't reach it.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

18'

Reuben Archer picked up Barclay Leavitt's excellent ball, Mpasa Tawia failed to intercept the pass.

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

Reuben Archer tried to take the ball past Mpasa Tawia but Mpasa Tawia won the ball from Reuben Archer.

19'

Barclay Leavitt knocked a lovely ball for Reuben Archer, Reuben Archer latched onto the ball before Mpasa Tawia could reach it.

Reuben Archer lost the ball to Kafele Bolaji's block tackle before Reuben Archer tried to get onto the pass.

20'

Nduka Xetsa tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Nicholas Giles cut it out easily.

22'

Nduka Xetsa tried to pass the ball forward but Nicholas Giles coolly intercepted the pass.

24'

Kafele Bolaji block tackled Barclay Leavitt before Barclay Leavitt tried to pass the ball.

25'

Cortney Hodges made a pass to Andy Bartram, Andy Bartram took possession of the ball before Amazu Bundu could reach it.

Andy Bartram attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Tuwile Chukwu found himself in the way of the ball.

26'

Nduka Xetsa directed the ball to Bangababo Anyaoku, Bangababo Anyaoku picked up on the ball before Nicholas Giles could intercept.

Bangababo Anyaoku tried to dribble past Ethelbert Loman but failed.

27'

Ethelbert Loman took the corner to the edge of the area.

Chikwendu Umaru won the aerial challenge against Cortney Hodges, then headed the ball to safety.

29'

Ethelbert Loman attempted to lob the ball forward but Nduka Xetsa showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

30'

Nduka Xetsa directed the ball to Bangababo Anyaoku, Bangababo Anyaoku took it in his stride before Nicholas Giles could reach it.

Bangababo Anyaoku made a pass to Duguma Rufai, Duguma Rufai picked up on the ball before Ethelbert Loman could cut it out.

Duguma Rufai stepped away from Devan Gabriels and tried to lob it over the keeper.

Paulie Simpson punched the ball clear.

32'

Nduka Xetsa tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Nicholas Giles intercepted the pass.

33'

Cortney Hodges knocked a lovely ball for Andy Bartram, Andy Bartram picked up on the ball before Amazu Bundu could intercept.

Andy Bartram looked certain to score from medium range but Tuwile Chukwu went in with a successful block tackle on him.

34'

Nduka Xetsa flicked the ball over Nicholas Giles's head !.

Nduka Xetsa flicked the ball over Ethelbert Loman's head !.

Nduka Xetsa passed the ball to Duguma Rufai, the ball was picked up by Duguma Rufai before Nicholas Giles could intercept.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Devan Gabriels before Duguma Rufai could take a shot.

35'

Block tackle from Bangababo Anyaoku, easily dispossessing Nicholas Giles before Nicholas Giles could pass the ball.

36'

Mpasa Tawia gave the corner straight to the opposition.

39'

Bangababo Anyaoku tried to dart past Nicholas Giles but Bangababo Anyaoku lost the ball to Nicholas Giles.

41'

Kafele Bolaji moved the ball forward for Mpasa Tawia, Mpasa Tawia took possession of the ball before Reuben Archer could intercept.

Mpasa Tawia attempted to feed the high ball but Barclay Leavitt got to the ball first.

42'

Ethelbert Loman passed along the floor for Nicholas Giles to pick it up, Mpasa Tawia missed his interception.

Nicholas Giles took the ball past Bangababo Anyaoku.

Nicholas Giles struck a medium range piledriver. Nduka Xetsa approached too late to clear the danger.

But Nicholas Giles didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

43'

Ethelbert Loman skipped past the challenge of Amazu Bundu.

Ethelbert Loman tried to skip past Tuwile Chukwu but Tuwile Chukwu blocked Ethelbert Loman.

44'

Tuwile Chukwu lofted the ball over to Chikwendu Umaru, Andy Bartram couldn't reach it.

Chikwendu Umaru tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Dixon Robertson did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Benin City united maintained 50% of possession and 50% for Port Harcourt F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ethelbert Loman powered past Kafele Bolaji!.

Ethelbert Loman played a wonderful ball for Darby Joyner, Bangababo Anyaoku couldn't cut it.

Darby Joyner struck the ball with fury but Akinade Otaimaga threw himself in front of the shot.

48'

Kafele Bolaji span past Reuben Archer.

Kafele Bolaji blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Barclay Leavitt cleared the ball to safety.

50'

Ethelbert Loman sprinted to escape from Bangababo Anyaoku.

Ethelbert Loman tried to take the ball past Nduka Xetsa but Nduka Xetsa block tackled Ethelbert Loman.

52'

Nicholas Giles made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Bangababo Anyaoku.

53'

Bangababo Anyaoku tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Reuben Archer.

54'

Nicholas Giles tried to dart past Bangababo Anyaoku but Bangababo Anyaoku won the ball from Nicholas Giles.

55'

Ethelbert Loman tried to twist past Bangababo Anyaoku but Ethelbert Loman lost the ball to Bangababo Anyaoku's block tackle.

56'

Ethelbert Loman elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Akinade Otaimaga got up above Dixon Robertson, then headed the ball to safety.

57'

Kafele Bolaji played a lovely ball for Mpasa Tawia, Mpasa Tawia picked up on the ball before Reuben Archer could cut it out.

Mpasa Tawia lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Barclay Leavitt failed to intercept the pass.

Devan Gabriels jumped with Chikwendu Umaru and won the ball and the ball was cleared.

58'

Ethelbert Loman jinked confidently past Bangababo Anyaoku.

Ethelbert Loman directed the ball to Darby Joyner, Nduka Xetsa couldn't reach it.

Darby Joyner made a pass to Cortney Hodges, Akinade Otaimaga failed to reach the ball.

Cortney Hodges tried an optimistic effort at goal but Chikwendu Umaru got in and cleared the danger.

59'

Nduka Xetsa tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Nicholas Giles.

60'

Kafele Bolaji made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Reuben Archer.

61'

Nduka Xetsa tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Nicholas Giles read the game well to intercept the ball.

62'

Nduka Xetsa flicked the ball over Nicholas Giles's head !.

Nduka Xetsa dribbled past Ethelbert Loman.

Nduka Xetsa found an opportunity to score but Devan Gabriels succesfully won the ball from him.

63'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Duguma Rufai.

Barclay Leavitt tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

68'

Cortney Hodges received a yellow card.

Amazu Bundu dribbled past Ethelbert Loman.

Amazu Bundu played a lovely ball for Bangababo Anyaoku, the ball was picked up by Bangababo Anyaoku before Nicholas Giles could reach it.

Bangababo Anyaoku had a go on goal. Dixon Robertson wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Paulie Simpson made a stunning save !.

69'

Kafele Bolaji tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Reuben Archer.

71'

Nduka Xetsa failed in his attempt to dart past Nicholas Giles.

73'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a red card for Duguma Rufai.

Amazu Bundu struck the freekick through the wall. But Amazu Bundu put it wide of the goal.

74'

Nicholas Giles tried to lob the ball forward but Bangababo Anyaoku found himself in the way of the ball.

81'

Cortney Hodges tried to get past Amazu Bundu but Amazu Bundu block tackled Cortney Hodges.

82'

Ethelbert Loman made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Bangababo Anyaoku.

83'

Ethelbert Loman tried to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Nduka Xetsa.

84'

Cortney Hodges tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Amazu Bundu.

85'

Cortney Hodges played a perfect pass for Andy Bartram, Andy Bartram took possession of the ball before Tuwile Chukwu could reach it.

Andy Bartram attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Amazu Bundu.

86'

Cortney Hodges easily got past the challenge of Tuwile Chukwu.

Cortney Hodges attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Amazu Bundu.

89'

Nicholas Giles delivered the ball to Moss Jans, the ball was picked up by Moss Jans before Bangababo Anyaoku could intercept.

Moss Jans fired off a medium-ranged shot but Nduka Xetsa charged down the shot.

91'

Ethelbert Loman tried to hit a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Bangababo Anyaoku.

93'

Nicholas Giles stepped away from Bangababo Anyaoku and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

Nkemdirim Lawal watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

End Match Benin City united 0 - 0 Port Harcourt F.C.