Welcome to the match between Abuja united and Gombe

2'

Rapuokwu Traor้ surged past Achufusi Ojokolo!.

Rapuokwu Traor้ tried to get the cross in but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Osayaba Douna.

3'

Othiamba Osei curled the ball in at goal from long range. Ibeonukara Iroha couldn't reach it.

Maidei Erogbogbo wan't fast enough to make the save ... Othiamba Osei finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Abuja united 0 - 1 Gombe

6'

Odon Gyamfua received a yellow card.

Mbwana Otaimaga lofted the ball to Uba Traor้, Ibeonukara Iroha tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Good play by Uba Traor้ in making himself some space and shot on the ball. Edo-Bini Barro-Diene didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Brilliant saved by Maidei Erogbogbo.

7'

Nwabudike Dior played a perfect pass for Nabate Shonibare, Nabate Shonibare trapped the ball nicely before Olubayo Akrobettoe could reach it.

Nabate Shonibare crossed the ball high into the box, Rapuokwu Traor้ missed his interception.

Beluchi Iroha connected with a diving header for a goal but Abaronye Nkansah headed clear the danger.

8'

Osayaba Douna's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

10'

Odon Gyamfua tried to pass the ball forward but Othiamba Osei made a great interception.

11'

Othiamba Osei tried to sprint past Uzoamaka Aidoo but failed.

12'

Achufusi Ojokolo failed in his attempt to twist past Ugwunna Ajunwa.

14'

Ugwunna Ajunwa went by the challenge of Nabate Shonibare.

Ugwunna Ajunwa hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but Nwabudike Dior got himself between the ball and goal.

15'

The referee showed Odon Ubah a yellow card.

16'

A high ball was delivered by Abaronye Nkansah,Nabate Shonibare failed to intercept the pass.

Edo-Bini Barro-Diene rose bravely above Rapuokwu Traor้ to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

18'

Achufusi Ojokolo tried to dribble past Olubayo Akrobettoe but Olubayo Akrobettoe succesfully won the ball from Achufusi Ojokolo.

19'

Laye Tawia tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Osayaba Douna approached too late to block it.

Laye Tawia's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... A real chance wasted.

20'

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

21'

Laye Tawia tried to feed the high ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Osayaba Douna.

23'

Laye Tawia tried to knock a long ball forward but Osayaba Douna found himself in the way of the ball.

24'

Odon Gyamfua played it past Ugwunna Ajunwa.

Odon Gyamfua darted past Laye Tawia.

Odon Gyamfua was pressed by Nosiike Owusu but he evaded the challenge and had a go on goal.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He held his head in his hands.

25'

Odon Gyamfua tried to sprint past Othiamba Osei but Odon Gyamfua lost out to Othiamba Osei.

27'

Othiamba Osei received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Mbwana Otaimaga, Ibeonukara Iroha failed to intercept the pass.

Othiamba Osei tried to use his skill to go past Odon Gyamfua but failed.

28'

Mbwana Otaimaga played a wonderful ball for Othiamba Osei, Ibeonukara Iroha failed to intercept the pass.

Othiamba Osei showed Odon Gyamfua a clean set of heels.

Ibeonukara Iroha could not stop Othiamba Osei going past him.

Othiamba Osei hit a hopeful looking shot but Odon Ubah hoofed the ball clear.

31'

Nwabudike Dior tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Olubayo Akrobettoe did well to spot and intercept the pass.

33'

Osayaba Douna tried to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Othiamba Osei.

34'

Ibeonukara Iroha tried to skip past Othiamba Osei but failed.

36'

Achufusi Ojokolo tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Laye Tawia.

37'

Nwabudike Dior made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Olubayo Akrobettoe.

39'

Mbwana Otaimaga made a pass to Othiamba Osei, Odon Gyamfua stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ibeonukara Iroha blocked Othiamba Osei in a good, clean tackle before Othiamba Osei attempted to pass the ball.

40'

Mbwana Otaimaga hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Ibeonukara Iroha approached too late to tackle him.

Maidei Erogbogbo saved well and held the ball.

41'

Nabate Shonibare made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Abaronye Nkansah got in the way of the ball.

42'

Nwabudike Dior stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Olubayo Akrobettoe.

43'

Laye Tawia tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Achufusi Ojokolo.

44'

Rapuokwu Traor้ hit the ball forward to Mbwana Otaimaga, Mbwana Otaimaga took possession of the ball before Ibeonukara Iroha could intercept.

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to pass the ball forward but Odon Gyamfua came close and blocked it.

45'

Ibeonukara Iroha tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Olubayo Akrobettoe.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Abuja united were unfortunate to go in behind.Abuja united had 50% possession in the match, while Gombe had 50%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Abaronye Nkansah dispatched the freekick goalwards. It went just wide by Abaronye Nkansah.

47'

Rapuokwu Traor้ played a wonderful ball for Mbwana Otaimaga, Mbwana Otaimaga took possession of the ball before Nabate Shonibare could cut it out.

Mbwana Otaimaga crossed the ball high over Nwabudike Dior.

Uba Traor้ had the beating in the air of Odon Ubah, then had a header for a goal.

But Uba Traor้ didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He held his head in his hands.

48'

Mbwana Otaimaga received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Abaronye Nkansah, Ibeonukara Iroha couldn't cut out the pass.

Mbwana Otaimaga hit the ball forward to Nosiike Owusu, Nosiike Owusu took it in his stride before Odon Gyamfua could reach it.

Nosiike Owusu lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and hit a hopeful looking shot. Edo-Bini Barro-Diene didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Maidei Erogbogbo got back in time to make the save.

49'

Ibeonukara Iroha's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

50'

Nosiike Owusu tried to skip past Odon Ubah but Odon Ubah cleanly tackled the ball.

53'

Yellow card shown to Ibeonukara Iroha.

Achufusi Ojokolo attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Laye Tawia.

56'

Olubayo Akrobettoe directed the ball nicely to Rapuokwu Traor้, Nabate Shonibare failed to intercept the pass.

Rapuokwu Traor้ crossed into the box from the wing, Nwabudike Dior stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Uba Traor้ got up above Odon Ubah, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Maidei Erogbogbo made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

57'

Poor corner kick by Ugwunna Ajunwa. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

59'

Achufusi Ojokolo was outmuscled by Ugwunna Ajunwa.

The float cross came in from Ugwunna Ajunwa on the wing, Osayaba Douna couldn't cut out the pass.

Alieu Naiambana rose bravely above Odon Ubah to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Uba Traor้ found a gap and shot on the ball. Edo-Bini Barro-Diene approached too late to block it.

Uba Traor้ left Maidei Erogbogbo with a simple save.

60'

Achufusi Ojokolo played a perfect pass for Osayaba Douna, Osayaba Douna took it in his stride before Ugwunna Ajunwa could cut it out.

Vicious shot by Osayaba Douna for the top corner from distance but Laye Tawia cleared the ball.

61'

Ibeonukara Iroha hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Uba Traor้ approached too late to block it.

But Ibeonukara Iroha sent the ball wide of the mark ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

63'

Nosiike Owusu swung the corner into the box.

Olubayo Akrobettoe dived onto the ball towards the goal but Edo-Bini Barro-Diene used his head to clear the ball.

64'

Ibeonukara Iroha tried to take the ball past Othiamba Osei but his possession is lost through a tackle by Othiamba Osei.

65'

Othiamba Osei received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Mbwana Otaimaga, Nwabudike Dior failed to reach the ball.

Othiamba Osei made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ibeonukara Iroha.

66'

Ibeonukara Iroha tried to skip past the challenge of Othiamba Osei but Othiamba Osei blocked Ibeonukara Iroha.

67'

Mbwana Otaimaga dribbled past Odon Gyamfua.

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to dart past Ibeonukara Iroha but Ibeonukara Iroha blocked Mbwana Otaimaga.

69'

Othiamba Osei tried for goal from the freekick. But a defender jumped to block the freekick.

70'

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to chip the ball forward but Odon Gyamfua read the game well to intercept the ball.

71'

Odon Gyamfua looked to play the ball high to Beluchi Iroha, Beluchi Iroha took an excellent first touch before Othiamba Osei could intercept.

Beluchi Iroha got free in the penalty area and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Nosiike Owusu didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Denied by Diarra Ayassou.

72'

Olubayo Akrobettoe tried his luck from the freekick. Maidei Erogbogbo did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

73'

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to play a long ball forward but Odon Gyamfua coolly intercepted the pass.

75'

Othiamba Osei made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Odon Gyamfua.

76'

Rapuokwu Traor้ skipped past the challenge of Nwabudike Dior.

Rapuokwu Traor้ blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Nabate Shonibare scrambled the ball away.

78'

Laye Tawia tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Osayaba Douna.

79'

Rapuokwu Traor้ got past Nwabudike Dior.

Rapuokwu Traor้ tried to deliver a float cross but Nabate Shonibare got to the ball first.

80'

Rapuokwu Traor้ shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Nwabudike Dior couldn't reach it.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

81'

Nwabudike Dior looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Osayaba Douna out-jumped Abaronye Nkansah, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Diarra Ayassou gathered the ball safely.

82'

Achufusi Ojokolo tried to play it past Ugwunna Ajunwa but Ugwunna Ajunwa blocked Achufusi Ojokolo.

83'

Rapuokwu Traor้'s corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

84'

Rapuokwu Traor้ played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Nwabudike Dior.

86'

Nwabudike Dior tried to feed the high ball but Olubayo Akrobettoe closed in and intercepted the ball.

87'

Alieu Naiambana attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Nabate Shonibare did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

91'

Poor corner kick by Othiamba Osei. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

92'

Ibeonukara Iroha blocked Olubayo Akrobettoe in a good, clean tackle before Olubayo Akrobettoe attempted to deliver the ball.

End Match Abuja united 0 - 1 Gombe