Welcome to the match between Gombe and Benin City united

1'

Mbwana Otaimaga attempted to lob the ball forward but Ethelbert Loman did well to spot and intercept the pass.

2'

Ugwunna Ajunwa flicked the ball over Barclay Leavitt's head !.

Ugwunna Ajunwa put a low cross in to the near post, Reuben Archer couldn't reach it.

Rapuokwu Traor้ passed forward instantly. Devan Gabriels failed to intercept the pass.

Othiamba Osei lost the ball to Dixon Robertson's block tackle before Othiamba Osei could take a shot.

3'

Mbwana Otaimaga fed the ball forward to Othiamba Osei, Ethelbert Loman tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Othiamba Osei made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Nicholas Giles.

4'

Mbwana Otaimaga struck the freekick through the wall. Mbwana Otaimaga put it horribly wide.

7'

Rapuokwu Traor้ took the ball confidently past Andy Bartram.

Rapuokwu Traor้ tried to cross into the box but Cortney Hodges did well to spot and intercept the cross.

11'

Laye Tawia tried for goal from the freekick. But a defender jumped to block the freekick.

12'

Abaronye Nkansah tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Ethelbert Loman found himself in the way of the ball.

14'

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

15'

Uba Traor้ sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

17'

Rapuokwu Traor้ attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Andy Bartram wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Rapuokwu Traor้ put it just over ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

18'

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to use his skill to go past Nicholas Giles but his possession is lost through a tackle by Nicholas Giles.

19'

Mbwana Otaimaga evaded the challenge of Nicholas Giles and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

But Mbwana Otaimaga put it high and wide ... It was an epic miss.

22'

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to dart past Nicholas Giles but Nicholas Giles took the ball away from Mbwana Otaimaga.

23'

Ethelbert Loman executed a block tackle on Mbwana Otaimaga before Mbwana Otaimaga could take a shot from long range.

25'

Cortney Hodges made a good pass to Andy Bartram, Andy Bartram latched onto the ball before Olubayo Akrobettoe could cut it out.

Andy Bartram tried to take the ball past Rapuokwu Traor้ but Rapuokwu Traor้ succesfully won the ball from Andy Bartram.

27'

Cortney Hodges turned with the ball past Olubayo Akrobettoe.

Cortney Hodges played it confidently past Rapuokwu Traor้.

Cortney Hodges tried to use his skill to go past Olubayo Akrobettoe but Cortney Hodges lost the ball to Olubayo Akrobettoe.

28'

Laye Tawia failed in his attempt to skip past Reuben Archer.

29'

Rapuokwu Traor้ played a pinpoint pass to Olubayo Akrobettoe, Olubayo Akrobettoe trapped the ball nicely before Andy Bartram could reach it.

Olubayo Akrobettoe took the ball past Cortney Hodges.

Olubayo Akrobettoe tried to deliver a float cross but The ball struck Andy Bartram.

30'

Rapuokwu Traor้ hit a speculative long-range shot. Andy Bartram approached too late to tackle him.

Paulie Simpson had no chance to stop the ball ... Rapuokwu Traor้ scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He was delighted !

Gombe 1 - 0 Benin City united

31'

Ethelbert Loman came off after picking up a knock.

Hadyn Keys came on for the injured Ethelbert Loman.

Ugwunna Ajunwa tried to play it past Barclay Leavitt but Ugwunna Ajunwa lost the ball to Barclay Leavitt's block tackle.

33'

Mbwana Otaimaga had shrugged off the challenge of Hadyn Keys and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

Mbwana Otaimaga got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

34'

Barclay Leavitt tried to curl one in from long range. Laye Tawia didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Diarra Ayassou got back in time to make the save.

35'

Yellow card shown to Darby Joyner.

Mbwana Otaimaga dribbled past Hadyn Keys.

Mbwana Otaimaga played the ball to Uba Traor้'s feet, Uba Traor้ took possession of the ball before Nicholas Giles could cut it out.

Uba Traor้ played a lovely ball for Ugwunna Ajunwa, Ugwunna Ajunwa took it in his stride before Dixon Robertson could reach it.

Good play by Ugwunna Ajunwa in making himself some space and shot. Devan Gabriels failed to block the shot.

But Ugwunna Ajunwa put it wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

36'

Abaronye Nkansah gave the corner straight to the opposition.

37'

Ugwunna Ajunwa tried to pass the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Reuben Archer.

41'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Andy Bartram.

42'

Othiamba Osei gave the corner straight to the opposition.

43'

Othiamba Osei tried to skip past Hadyn Keys but Hadyn Keys robbed Othiamba Osei.

45'

Corner taken by Rapuokwu Traor้ and cut out by the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Gombe took the lead.Gombe maintained 69% of possession and 31% for Benin City united. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Mbwana Otaimaga played it past Hadyn Keys.

Mbwana Otaimaga had shrugged off the challenge of Nicholas Giles and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

But Mbwana Otaimaga put it well wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

48'

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Andy Bartram made a great interception.

49'

Cortney Hodges dribbled confidently past Olubayo Akrobettoe.

Cortney Hodges crossed the ball high and hard over Rapuokwu Traor้.

Barclay Leavitt beat Abaronye Nkansah to the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Good goalkeeping by Diarra Ayassou to block the shot with his body.

51'

Mbwana Otaimaga played it confidently past Hadyn Keys.

Mbwana Otaimaga showed Nicholas Giles a clean set of heels.

Mbwana Otaimaga passed the ball to Alieu Naiambana, Alieu Naiambana latched onto the ball before Hadyn Keys could intercept.

Alieu Naiambana shot for the top corner but the shot clattered off Devan Gabriels.

53'

Laye Tawia tried to dribble past Barclay Leavitt but Barclay Leavitt succesfully won the ball from Laye Tawia.

56'

Olubayo Akrobettoe chipped it forward to Abaronye Nkansah, Hadyn Keys couldn't reach it.

Abaronye Nkansah tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Dixon Robertson closed in and intercepted the ball.

58'

Ugwunna Ajunwa played the ball to Mbwana Otaimaga's feet, Hadyn Keys couldn't cut it.

Mbwana Otaimaga had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Nicholas Giles approached too late to clear the danger.

But Mbwana Otaimaga couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a terrible miss.

59'

Mbwana Otaimaga lofted the ball high towards Uba Traor้, Uba Traor้ controlled the ball when bringing it down before Hadyn Keys could cut it out.

Uba Traor้ played a pinpoint pass to Ousman Jallow, Dixon Robertson couldn't cut out the pass.

Ousman Jallow tried to score but Devan Gabriels gave him no space to manoeuvre.

60'

Cortney Hodges tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Olubayo Akrobettoe intercepted but couldn't control.

62'

Othiamba Osei struck the freekick. But Othiamba Osei put it wide of the goal.

65'

Mbwana Otaimaga tried to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Hadyn Keys.

66'

Rapuokwu Traor้ failed in his attempt to dribble past Nicholas Giles.

67'

Nicholas Giles evaded the challenge of Othiamba Osei and hit the ball from long range.

But it was well wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

68'

Ousman Jallow whipped in the corner.

Diving header at goal from Othiamba Osei but Devan Gabriels headed the ball clear.

69'

The freekick was taken by Olubayo Akrobettoe. The wall deflected the shot and the ball went wide.

72'

Othiamba Osei made a pass to Mbwana Otaimaga, Hadyn Keys couldn't cut it.

Mbwana Otaimaga lifted the ball towards Ousman Jallow in the area, Ousman Jallow took an excellent first touch before Nicholas Giles could cut it out.

Ousman Jallow tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Dixon Robertson intercepted the pass.

74'

Alieu Naiambana used his skill to go past Hadyn Keys.

Alieu Naiambana failed in his attempt to dribble past Nicholas Giles.

76'

Dixon Robertson tried to twist past Olubayo Akrobettoe but Olubayo Akrobettoe nicked the ball from the toes of Dixon Robertson.

78'

Mbwana Otaimaga played a pinpoint pass to Othiamba Osei, Othiamba Osei trapped the ball nicely before Hadyn Keys could intercept.

Pass by Othiamba Osei to Alieu Naiambana, Alieu Naiambana took possession of the ball before Nicholas Giles could cut it out.

Alieu Naiambana attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Devan Gabriels got in and cleared the danger.

81'

Alieu Naiambana received a yellow card.

Laye Tawia delivered the ball to Olubayo Akrobettoe, Olubayo Akrobettoe took it in his stride before Reuben Archer could intercept.

Olubayo Akrobettoe put a low cross, Barclay Leavitt failed to reach the ball.

Uba Traor้ ran onto the ball and swiftly hit a fierce shot, Dixon Robertson approached too late to block it.

Paulie Simpson was stranded and helpless to save it ... Uba Traor้ found the net !!! ... He was delighted !

Gombe 2 - 0 Benin City united

83'

The referee showed Moss Jans a yellow card.

Mbwana Otaimaga made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Nicholas Giles.

84'

Rapuokwu Traor้ played a wonderful ball for Olubayo Akrobettoe, Olubayo Akrobettoe latched onto the ball before Cortney Hodges could cut it out.

Olubayo Akrobettoe tried to use his skill to go past Andy Bartram but Andy Bartram denied.

86'

Reuben Archer tried to play a long ball but it was well intercepted by Othiamba Osei.

87'

Ousman Jallow went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

88'

Poor corner kick delivered by Alieu Naiambana that went straight to the opposition.

89'

Alieu Naiambana kicked the ball through Reuben Archer'legs to Olubayo Akrobettoe !!!

Olubayo Akrobettoe shot from distance but Barclay Leavitt managed to block the shot.

90'

Andy Bartram went in with a successful block tackle on Rapuokwu Traor้ before Rapuokwu Traor้ tried to get onto the pass.

92'

Cortney Hodges tried to feed the high ball but Rapuokwu Traor้ got to the ball first.

End Match Gombe 2 - 0 Benin City united