Welcome to the match between Gombe and Abuja city

1'

Ugwunna Ajunwa tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Dike Gbagho.

2'

Laye Tawia tried to knock a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Nkruma Yam้ogo.

3'

S้kou Bada tried to skip past the challenge of Ugwunna Ajunwa but Ugwunna Ajunwa succesfully won the ball from S้kou Bada.

4'

Laye Tawia shielded the ball from Nkruma Yam้ogo and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

5'

Mbwana Otaimaga lost the ball to Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo's block tackle before Mbwana Otaimaga attempted to pass the ball.

7'

Dike Gbagho took the ball past Laye Tawia.

Dike Gbagho twisted past Ugwunna Ajunwa.

Dike Gbagho floated it into the area, Laye Tawia missed his interception.

Ousman Jallow got to the ball ahead of Hamadou Danquah, then headed the ball to safety.

8'

Olubayo Akrobettoe directed the ball nicely to Ugwunna Ajunwa, Ugwunna Ajunwa trapped the ball nicely before Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo could intercept.

Ugwunna Ajunwa tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Dike Gbagho intercepted the pass.

9'

Dike Gbagho skipped easily past the challenge of Othiamba Osei.

Dike Gbagho made a good pass to Ahmadu Kuti, the ball was picked up by Ahmadu Kuti before Mbwana Otaimaga could reach it.

Ahmadu Kuti made space for himself and hit a fierce shot. Abaronye Nkansah approached too late to tackle him.

But Ahmadu Kuti scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

11'

Lansana Achike tried to play it past Rapuokwu Traor้ but Rapuokwu Traor้ blocked Lansana Achike.

13'

Ugwunna Ajunwa made a good pass to Laye Tawia, Laye Tawia took it in his stride before Nkruma Yam้ogo could intercept.

Laye Tawia hit a crashing drive from a distance. S้kou Bada failed to block the shot.

Abrefa Ajayi saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

14'

Mbwana Otaimaga played a wonderful ball for Othiamba Osei, Ahmadu Kuti couldn't cut it.

Othiamba Osei skipped easily past Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo.

Othiamba Osei passed along the floor for Uba Traor้ to pick it up, Dike Gbagho failed to intercept the pass.

Uba Traor้ tried to get onto the pass but Tabansi Fanta showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

15'

Uba Traor้ made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Nkruma Yam้ogo.

18'

Othiamba Osei faked a shot before cutting Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo in a different direction.

Othiamba Osei shielded the ball from Dike Gbagho and struck the ball from 20 yards toward the goal.

Abrefa Ajayi gathered the ball safely.

20'

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to feed the high ball but it was intercepted by Dike Gbagho.

21'

Othiamba Osei played a lovely ball for Mbwana Otaimaga, Mbwana Otaimaga latched onto the ball before Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo could reach it.

Laye Tawia picked up Mbwana Otaimaga's excellent ball, Dike Gbagho missed his interception.

Laye Tawia had an effort at goal but the shot was charged down by Hamadou Danquah.

22'

Mbwana Otaimaga failed in his attempt to jink past Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo.

23'

Uba Traor้ played a pinpoint pass to Mbwana Otaimaga, Mbwana Otaimaga trapped the ball nicely before Nkruma Yam้ogo could cut it out.

Mbwana Otaimaga span past S้kou Bada.

Mbwana Otaimaga got free in the penalty area and hit it high and hard towards goal. Tabansi Fanta failed to block the shot.

Abrefa Ajayi was caught in no man's land ... Mbwana Otaimaga scored a superb effort !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Gombe 1 - 0 Abuja city

24'

Laye Tawia faked a shot before cutting Nkruma Yam้ogo in a different direction.

S้kou Bada blocked Laye Tawia in a good, clean tackle before Laye Tawia attempted to deliver the ball.

25'

Laye Tawia twisted past Ahmadu Kuti.

Laye Tawia passed the ball to Ugwunna Ajunwa, Nkruma Yam้ogo couldn't cut it.

Ugwunna Ajunwa got the float cross in from the wing, S้kou Bada couldn't cut it.

Tabansi Fanta rose bravely above Uba Traor้ to win the ball and the ball was cleared.

26'

Mbwana Otaimaga made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo.

28'

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to pass the ball forward but Dike Gbagho found himself in the way of the ball.

29'

Laye Tawia made an attempt to move the ball forward but Nkruma Yam้ogo intercepted but couldn't control.

31'

Ugwunna Ajunwa made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Nkruma Yam้ogo.

33'

Laye Tawia tried to dribble past Nkruma Yam้ogo but failed.

35'

Laye Tawia played a great ball for Ugwunna Ajunwa, Nkruma Yam้ogo couldn't cut it.

Ugwunna Ajunwa tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but S้kou Bada did well to spot and intercept the pass.

36'

The corner was taken by Ousman Jallow towards the edge of the area.

Uba Traor้ rose bravely above Hamadou Danquah to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Uba Traor้ left Abrefa Ajayi with a simple save.

38'

Lansana Achike skipped past Olubayo Akrobettoe.

Lansana Achike curled the ball in at goal from distance but the shot cannoned off Rapuokwu Traor้.

41'

Pass by Laye Tawia to Ugwunna Ajunwa, Nkruma Yam้ogo failed to intercept the pass.

Ugwunna Ajunwa had a great opportunity to score from medium range but S้kou Bada made the last ditch tackle.

42'

Corner taken by Laye Tawia and cut out by the opposition.

43'

Laye Tawia played a great ball for Ugwunna Ajunwa, Ugwunna Ajunwa picked up on the ball before S้kou Bada could intercept.

Ugwunna Ajunwa tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Nkruma Yam้ogo.

45'

Mbwana Otaimaga stepped up to take the freekick. But Mbwana Otaimaga's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Abuja city were unfortunate to go in behind.Gombe had 66% possession in the match, while Abuja city had 34%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Poor corner kick delivered by Othiamba Osei that went straight to the opposition.

47'

Laye Tawia attempted to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Nkruma Yam้ogo.

48'

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo.

49'

Ugwunna Ajunwa tried to use his skill to go past S้kou Bada but S้kou Bada dispossessed Ugwunna Ajunwa.

50'

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo.

52'

Rapuokwu Traor้ directed the ball nicely to Olubayo Akrobettoe, Olubayo Akrobettoe trapped the ball nicely before Boevi Lamptey could reach it.

Olubayo Akrobettoe tried to supply a float cross but Lansana Achike coolly intercepted the cross.

54'

S้kou Bada tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Ugwunna Ajunwa.

56'

Alieu Naiambana placed the ball on the spot. Alieu Naiambana scored the penalty with sheer power!!. ... GOAL!!!

Gombe 2 - 0 Abuja city

57'

Laye Tawia tried to sprint past Nkruma Yam้ogo but Nkruma Yam้ogo robbed Laye Tawia.

61'

Mbwana Otaimaga played a lovely ball for Uba Traor้, Dike Gbagho couldn't cut it.

Uba Traor้ hit the ball forward to Alieu Naiambana, Alieu Naiambana trapped the ball nicely before Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo could intercept.

Alieu Naiambana played a lovely ball for Abaronye Nkansah, Abaronye Nkansah latched onto the ball before Hamadou Danquah could reach it.

Abaronye Nkansah had a go on goal. Tabansi Fanta didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He should have scored.

63'

Rapuokwu Traor้ tried to take the ball past Boevi Lamptey but Boevi Lamptey blocked Rapuokwu Traor้ in a good, clean tackle.

64'

Rapuokwu Traor้ tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Boevi Lamptey.

66'

Olubayo Akrobettoe tried to get past Boevi Lamptey but Boevi Lamptey won the ball from Olubayo Akrobettoe.

67'

Rapuokwu Traor้ made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball came off Hamadou Danquah.

68'

Olubayo Akrobettoe took the corner to the edge of the area.

Othiamba Osei got above Hamadou Danquah to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

But Othiamba Osei struck the ball wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

69'

Rapuokwu Traor้ skipped past Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo.

Rapuokwu Traor้ fed the ball forward to Uba Traor้, Uba Traor้ picked up on the ball before Dike Gbagho could intercept.

Uba Traor้ lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and tried an audacious shot on goal. Tabansi Fanta approached too late to block it.

Brilliantly saved by Abrefa Ajayi!.

70'

Dike Gbagho tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Othiamba Osei.

71'

Corner taken by Ugwunna Ajunwa and cut out by the opposition.

72'

Rapuokwu Traor้ attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Dike Gbagho did well to spot and intercept the pass.

73'

Dike Gbagho twisted past Othiamba Osei.

Dike Gbagho tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Mbwana Otaimaga.

74'

Laye Tawia tried to dribble past Nkruma Yam้ogo but Nkruma Yam้ogo cleanly tackled the ball.

77'

Olubayo Akrobettoe went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

78'

Mbwana Otaimaga hit the ball from long range. Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo approached too late to block it.

However, Mbwana Otaimaga put it well over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

79'

Laye Tawia tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Nkruma Yam้ogo.

82'

Laye Tawia tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Nkruma Yam้ogo.

84'

Laye Tawia hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. S้kou Bada failed to block the shot.

It went just wide by Laye Tawia ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

85'

Rapuokwu Traor้ dribbled past Boevi Lamptey.

Rapuokwu Traor้ tried to put the ball across but Lansana Achike made it first to the ball and intercepted.

86'

Ousman Jallow's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

88'

Boevi Lamptey struck the freekick through the wall. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

89'

Lansana Achike made a low forward pass,Rapuokwu Traor้ failed to reach the ball.

Tabansi Fanta moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot, Abaronye Nkansah approached too late to block it.

Diarra Ayassou gathered the ball safely.

End Match Gombe 2 - 0 Abuja city