Welcome to the match between Abuja united and Benin City united

2'

Andy Bartram hit the ball forward to Cortney Hodges, Osayaba Douna stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Cortney Hodges hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Achufusi Ojokolo cleared the ball.

4'

Barclay Leavitt twisted past Nabate Shonibare.

Barclay Leavitt played it confidently past Nwabudike Dior.

Barclay Leavitt got free in the penalty area and fired off a shot. Edo-Bini Barro-Diene failed to charge down the shot.

Maidei Erogbogbo tipped the ball over the bar.

5'

Reuben Archer had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Nabate Shonibare blocked the shot.

6'

Barclay Leavitt made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Nabate Shonibare.

7'

Cortney Hodges tried his luck from the freekick. Maidei Erogbogbo saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

10'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Nabate Shonibare.

11'

Ibeonukara Iroha block tackled Cortney Hodges before Cortney Hodges attempted to pass the ball.

14'

Nabate Shonibare knocked a lovely ball for Nwabudike Dior, Nwabudike Dior took it in his stride before Reuben Archer could reach it.

Nwabudike Dior centred the ball, Barclay Leavitt couldn't cut out the pass.

Uzoamaka Aidoo moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a curving shot at goal but the shot cannoned off Dixon Robertson.

15'

Moss Jans blasted a banana shot from long range. Achufusi Ojokolo failed to charge down the shot.

But Moss Jans couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a poor effort from Moss Jans. He was lacking match sharpness.

16'

Cortney Hodges sent in the freekick. Cortney Hodges got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

17'

Andy Bartram passed the ball perfectly to Cortney Hodges, Osayaba Douna couldn't cut it.

Cortney Hodges showed Achufusi Ojokolo a clean set of heels.

Cortney Hodges stepped away from Edo-Bini Barro-Diene and hit a hopeful looking shot.

Maidei Erogbogbo did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

19'

Nwabudike Dior powered past Devan Gabriels!.

Nwabudike Dior got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Reuben Archer approached too late to clear the danger.

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

21'

Nicholas Giles blocked Edo-Bini Barro-Diene before Edo-Bini Barro-Diene tried to get onto the pass.

24'

Andy Bartram took the ball past Odon Ubah.

Andy Bartram passed the ball perfectly past Ibeonukara Iroha to Dixon Robertson.

Dixon Robertson shot for the top corner but Odon Ubah blocked the shot.

26'

The freekick was taken by Achufusi Ojokolo. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Achufusi Ojokolo.

27'

Ibeonukara Iroha attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Reuben Archer intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

28'

Odon Gyamfua directed the ball nicely to Ibeonukara Iroha, Andy Bartram couldn't cut out the pass.

Ibeonukara Iroha got past Nicholas Giles.

Ibeonukara Iroha laid it forward to Osayaba Douna, Osayaba Douna picked up on the ball before Ethelbert Loman could reach it.

Osayaba Douna got free in the penalty area and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Devan Gabriels failed to charge down the shot.

Osayaba Douna left Paulie Simpson with a simple save.

29'

Cortney Hodges passed the ball perfectly to Andy Bartram, Achufusi Ojokolo tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Andy Bartram skipped past Osayaba Douna.

Andy Bartram shot for the top corner. Edo-Bini Barro-Diene failed to charge down the shot.

Maidei Erogbogbo couldn't reach it ... Andy Bartram finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Abuja united 0 - 1 Benin City united

30'

Barclay Leavitt used his skill to go past Nabate Shonibare.

Barclay Leavitt tried to play it past Nwabudike Dior but Nwabudike Dior block tackled Barclay Leavitt.

31'

Barclay Leavitt took the ball past Nabate Shonibare.

Barclay Leavitt got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Nwabudike Dior wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

32'

Barclay Leavitt tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Nabate Shonibare.

33'

Ibeonukara Iroha faked a shot before cutting Nicholas Giles in a different direction.

Ibeonukara Iroha failed in his attempt to get past Ethelbert Loman.

37'

Nwabudike Dior took the play over the halfway line,Reuben Archer failed to reach the ball.

Beluchi Iroha had the beating in the air of Dixon Robertson, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Paulie Simpson was stranded and helpless to save it ... A goal was scored by Beluchi Iroha !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Abuja united 1 - 1 Benin City united

38'

Edo-Bini Barro-Diene lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

40'

Ethelbert Loman tried to knock a long ball forward but Ibeonukara Iroha made a great interception.

41'

Darby Joyner went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

42'

Cortney Hodges tried to sprint past Osayaba Douna but Osayaba Douna nicked the ball from the toes of Cortney Hodges.

44'

Edo-Bini Barro-Diene's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Abuja united maintained 43% of possession and 57% for Benin City united. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Nabate Shonibare received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Nwabudike Dior, Reuben Archer failed to intercept the pass.

Nabate Shonibare made an attempt to move the ball forward but Barclay Leavitt came close and blocked it.

47'

Achufusi Ojokolo tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Andy Bartram did well to spot and intercept the pass.

48'

Nwabudike Dior turned on the ball to leave Andy Bartram standing.

Nwabudike Dior swung in a float cross over Reuben Archer.

Osayaba Douna had the beating in the air of Dixon Robertson, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But Osayaba Douna scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a poor effort from Osayaba Douna. He was lacking match sharpness.

52'

Ethelbert Loman tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Ibeonukara Iroha.

55'

Osayaba Douna swiftly put in the freekick. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

56'

Barclay Leavitt hit the ball forward to Reuben Archer, Reuben Archer picked up on the ball before Achufusi Ojokolo could intercept.

Reuben Archer got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Nabate Shonibare got himself between the ball and goal.

57'

Devan Gabriels had a crack from the freekick. But Devan Gabriels didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

58'

Edo-Bini Barro-Diene twisted past Nicholas Giles.

Edo-Bini Barro-Diene played a lovely ball for Odon Gyamfua, Odon Gyamfua took it in his stride before Ethelbert Loman could intercept.

Odon Gyamfua played a lovely ball for Beluchi Iroha, the ball was picked up by Beluchi Iroha before Nicholas Giles could intercept.

Beluchi Iroha took a shot! but Dixon Robertson managed to block the shot.

59'

Moss Jans played a wonderful ball for Darby Joyner, Nabate Shonibare couldn't cut out the pass.

A float cross was delivered by Darby Joyner, Nwabudike Dior couldn't cut it.

Moss Jans forced the ball goalwards with a header but Odon Ubah headed the ball to safety.

61'

Poor corner kick delivered by Barclay Leavitt that went straight to the opposition.

62'

Odon Gyamfua hit past Nicholas Giles towards goal from 30 yards out.

Odon Gyamfua looked destined to score but Paulie Simpson react fast enough and saved it.

63'

Cortney Hodges tried to feed the high ball but Osayaba Douna intercepted but couldn't control.

64'

Corner taken by Odon Ubah and cut out by the opposition.

65'

Cortney Hodges made good use of the scissors dribble. As Osayaba Douna lost his balance, Cortney Hodges dribbled past Osayaba Douna.

Cortney Hodges knocked a lovely ball for Andy Bartram, Andy Bartram took it in his stride before Achufusi Ojokolo could reach it.

Andy Bartram tried to get the cross in but The ball cannoned off Osayaba Douna.

66'

Andy Bartram jinked confidently past Osayaba Douna.

Andy Bartram tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Achufusi Ojokolo.

69'

Poor corner kick delivered by Moss Jans that went straight to the opposition.

71'

Cortney Hodges used his skill to go past Achufusi Ojokolo.

Cortney Hodges hit the ball forward to Andy Bartram, the ball was picked up by Andy Bartram before Osayaba Douna could cut it out.

Andy Bartram tried to cross into the box but The ball struck Achufusi Ojokolo.

73'

Nicholas Giles delivered the ball to Ethelbert Loman, Ethelbert Loman took it in his stride before Ibeonukara Iroha could cut it out.

Ethelbert Loman tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Odon Gyamfua.

74'

Edo-Bini Barro-Diene swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

75'

Ethelbert Loman tried to lift the ball forward but it was intercepted by Odon Gyamfua.

77'

Cortney Hodges delivered the ball to Andy Bartram, Andy Bartram trapped the ball nicely before Osayaba Douna could reach it.

Andy Bartram supplied a float cross, Achufusi Ojokolo stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Nicholas Giles performed a diving header toward the goal but Odon Ubah headed the ball to safety.

80'

Cortney Hodges moved the ball forward for Andy Bartram, Andy Bartram trapped the ball nicely before Osayaba Douna could cut it out.

Andy Bartram crossed the halfway line with the ball , Achufusi Ojokolo couldn't cut it.

Moss Jans moved onto the ball and immediately chipped the ball goalwards, Edo-Bini Barro-Diene approached too late to block it.

The ball went past Maidei Erogbogbo in the back of the net ... A great goal from a fine move by Moss Jans !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Abuja united 1 - 2 Benin City united

82'

Barclay Leavitt played the ball to Reuben Archer's feet, Nabate Shonibare couldn't cut it.

Reuben Archer found an opportunity to score from medium range but Nwabudike Dior had done enough to put him off.

84'

Nwabudike Dior attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball bounced off Barclay Leavitt.

85'

Poor corner kick delivered by Reuben Archer that went straight to the opposition.

87'

Nwabudike Dior failed in his attempt to skip past Barclay Leavitt.

88'

Osayaba Douna delivered the ball to Odon Gyamfua, Odon Gyamfua picked up on the ball before Nicholas Giles could cut it out.

Odon Gyamfua tried to sprint past Ethelbert Loman but Ethelbert Loman cleanly tackled the ball.

89'

Odon Gyamfua tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Nicholas Giles.

91'

Cortney Hodges tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Achufusi Ojokolo approached too late to clear the danger.

Maidei Erogbogbo need faster reflex to save it ... Cortney Hodges scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Abuja united 1 - 3 Benin City united

92'

Nwabudike Dior twisted past Barclay Leavitt.

Nwabudike Dior did his best to get the ball into the area but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Reuben Archer.

End Match Abuja united 1 - 3 Benin City united