Welcome to the match between Owerri forest and Ile-Ife wanderers

2'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Kayin Owusu before Niamke Rotimi tried to pass the ball.

3'

Keambirowo Xetsa elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Kufere Euba got above Aboulaye Margai to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

But Kufere Euba scooped it over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

4'

Niamke Rotimi received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Sifie Izegbe, Kayin Owusu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Niamke Rotimi tried to deliver a low cross but Sekpuluchi Dia read the game well to intercept the ball.

5'

Femi Kulawanea had the pace to beat Ozoamaka Toure.

Femi Kulawanea sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but Hondo Assiful cleared the ball.

6'

Hondo Assiful tried to get past Morenike Zirignon but Morenike Zirignon succesfully won the ball from Hondo Assiful.

10'

Femi Kulawanea hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Ozoamaka Toure.

11'

Kayin Owusu was outpaced by Sifie Izegbe.

Sifie Izegbe hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Sekpuluchi Dia cleared the ball to safety.

12'

Pass by Hondo Assiful to Sekpuluchi Dia, Chiamaka Addy failed to reach the ball.

Sekpuluchi Dia blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Femi Kulawanea approached too late to clear the danger.

Teko Tutuola tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

13'

Femi Kulawanea tried to play it past Ozoamaka Toure but Ozoamaka Toure cleanly tackled the ball.

15'

Simiya Lawal tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Keanyandaarwa Boateng.

17'

Hondo Assiful tried to get past Femi Kulawanea but Femi Kulawanea didn't allow.

18'

Simiya Lawal hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Keanyandaarwa Boateng couldn't reach it.

Simiya Lawal sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

19'

Simiya Lawal made good use of the scissors dribble. As Keanyandaarwa Boateng lost his balance, Simiya Lawal dribbled past Keanyandaarwa Boateng.

Simiya Lawal got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but the shot clattered off Maja Okara.

20'

Sekpuluchi Dia tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Sifie Izegbe found himself in the way of the ball.

21'

Maja Okara made a pass to Femi Kulawanea, Femi Kulawanea took possession of the ball before Ozoamaka Toure could intercept.

Hondo Assiful could not stop a confident Femi Kulawanea going past him.

Femi Kulawanea lined up the shot from the angle but Aboulaye Margai hoofed the ball clear.

23'

Sifie Izegbe had the strength to hold off Sekpuluchi Dia.

Sifie Izegbe tried to take the ball past Kayin Owusu but Kayin Owusu cleanly tackled the ball.

24'

Ozoamaka Toure looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Morenike Zirignon showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

26'

Hondo Assiful fed the ball forward to Ozoamaka Toure, Chiamaka Addy couldn't cut it.

Ozoamaka Toure failed in his attempt to play it past Femi Kulawanea.

28'

Maja Okara flighted in the freekick. But Maja Okara put it narrowly over.

29'

Sekpuluchi Dia tried to take the ball past Niamke Rotimi but Niamke Rotimi block tackled Sekpuluchi Dia.

30'

Rago Biobaku could not stop Maja Okara going past him.

Maja Okara escaped from the challenge of Simiya Lawal and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

But it went over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Maja Okara. He was lacking match sharpness.

31'

Femi Kulawanea made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Ozoamaka Toure got in the way of the ball.

32'

Ozoamaka Toure played a lovely ball for Simiya Lawal, Simiya Lawal picked up on the ball before Keanyandaarwa Boateng could cut it out.

Simiya Lawal hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Maja Okara wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Simiya Lawal couldn't get it on target ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

33'

Simiya Lawal played the ball to Rago Biobaku's feet, the ball was picked up by Rago Biobaku before Sifie Izegbe could cut it out.

Rago Biobaku tried to deliver a float cross but it was intercepted by Keanyandaarwa Boateng.

34'

Aboulaye Margai tried to chip the ball forward but Chiamaka Addy cut it out easily.

35'

Hondo Assiful tried to dart past Chiamaka Addy but Chiamaka Addy dispossessed Hondo Assiful.

39'

Maja Okara tried to pass the ball forward but Kayin Owusu intercepted the pass.

40'

Hondo Assiful played a high ball forward for Akinlabi Aliu to run onto, Akinlabi Aliu took an excellent first touch before Chiamaka Addy could intercept.

Akinlabi Aliu passed the ball to Kayin Owusu, Kayin Owusu trapped the ball nicely before Keambirowo Xetsa could intercept.

Kayin Owusu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Morenike Zirignon.

41'

Yellow card shown to Hondo Assiful.

45'

Simiya Lawal went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Owerri forest had 52% possession in the match, while Ile-Ife wanderers had 48%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Simiya Lawal shot a hopeful chance from long-range but the shot was charged down by Keanyandaarwa Boateng.

49'

Hondo Assiful evaded the challenge of Chiamaka Addy and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

the ball went into the net despite of Teko Tutuola's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Hondo Assiful scored a goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Owerri forest 1 - 0 Ile-Ife wanderers

50'

Hondo Assiful sent in the freekick. But Hondo Assiful couldn't get it on target.

51'

Poor corner kick by Rago Biobaku. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

52'

Pass by Sekpuluchi Dia to Kayin Owusu, Kayin Owusu took it in his stride before Niamke Rotimi could intercept.

Kayin Owusu attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Sifie Izegbe approached too late to clear the danger.

But Kayin Owusu put it wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

53'

Pass by Simiya Lawal to Rago Biobaku, Keanyandaarwa Boateng failed to intercept the pass.

Rago Biobaku hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Maja Okara approached too late to clear the danger.

But Rago Biobaku struck the ball wide ... He held his head in his hands.

54'

Ozoamaka Toure lifted the ball towards Akinlabi Aliu in the area, Akinlabi Aliu brought the ball under control superbly before Chiamaka Addy could intercept.

Akinlabi Aliu played a wonderful ball for Ozoamaka Toure, Keambirowo Xetsa failed to reach the ball.

Ozoamaka Toure knocked a lovely ball for Aboulaye Margai, the ball was picked up by Aboulaye Margai before Morenike Zirignon could cut it out.

Aboulaye Margai found himself with plenty of time and fired in a shot at goal. Keambirowo Xetsa couldn't reach it.

Teko Tutuola made a stunning save !.

55'

Sekpuluchi Dia took the ball past Niamke Rotimi.

Sekpuluchi Dia flicked the ball over Sifie Izegbe's head !.

Sekpuluchi Dia tried to skip past Niamke Rotimi but Sekpuluchi Dia lost out to Niamke Rotimi.

56'

Sekpuluchi Dia easily got past the challenge of Sifie Izegbe.

Sekpuluchi Dia struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Niamke Rotimi.

57'

Ozoamaka Toure took the corner.

Morenike Zirignon got up above Aboulaye Margai, then headed the ball clear.

58'

Hondo Assiful tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Chiamaka Addy.

60'

Duruji Kountch้ played the ball to Sekpuluchi Dia's feet, Sekpuluchi Dia latched onto the ball before Niamke Rotimi could cut it out.

Sekpuluchi Dia sent the ball over from the wing, Sifie Izegbe couldn't reach it.

Kayin Owusu had the beating in the air of Keambirowo Xetsa, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

But Kayin Owusu scooped it over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

61'

Maja Okara tried to dart past Rago Biobaku but Maja Okara lost out to Rago Biobaku.

62'

Simiya Lawal stepped away from Keanyandaarwa Boateng and blasted a banana shot from long range.

Simiya Lawal's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buckled under the pressure.

63'

Maja Okara sprinted to escape from Rago Biobaku.

The ball was curled in from Maja Okara, Simiya Lawal couldn't reach it.

Ogun Bazighe rose bravely above Obafemi Ado to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Bahati Umaru saved and held the ball.

64'

Duruji Kountch้ lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

65'

Simiya Lawal jinked past Maja Okara.

Simiya Lawal tried to use his skill to go past Keanyandaarwa Boateng but Keanyandaarwa Boateng cleanly tackled the ball.

66'

Kufere Euba tried to dribble past Hondo Assiful but Hondo Assiful dispossessed Kufere Euba.

69'

Simiya Lawal made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Keanyandaarwa Boateng.

70'

Sekpuluchi Dia had a great opportunity to score from long range but he was tackled by Niamke Rotimi.

71'

Aboulaye Margai struck the freekick over the wall. But Aboulaye Margai put it high and wide.

72'

Sekpuluchi Dia played it past Keanyandaarwa Boateng.

Sekpuluchi Dia tried to curl one in from medium range. Maja Okara approached too late to block it.

But Sekpuluchi Dia couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a poor miss from Sekpuluchi Dia. He looked like he was short of match practice.

73'

Maja Okara turned with the ball past Rago Biobaku.

Maja Okara got past Simiya Lawal with ease.

Maja Okara used his skill to go past Rago Biobaku.

Maja Okara made space for himself and shot on the ball. Obafemi Ado approached too late to block it.

Bahati Umaru made an acrobatic save.

74'

Duruji Kountch้ swiftly put in the freekick. The wall blocked the shot.

76'

Keambirowo Xetsa sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

78'

Simiya Lawal played a wonderful ball for Rago Biobaku, the ball was picked up by Rago Biobaku before Kufere Euba could cut it out.

Rago Biobaku held up the ball, evading the challenge of Keanyandaarwa Boateng and curled the ball in at goal from distance.

But Rago Biobaku sent it far too high ... It was an unbelievable miss.

80'

Keanyandaarwa Boateng tried to get past Simiya Lawal but Simiya Lawal cleanly tackled the ball.

81'

Hondo Assiful swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

82'

Duruji Kountch้ got past Sifie Izegbe with ease.

Duruji Kountch้ made a good pass to Sekpuluchi Dia, Sekpuluchi Dia took it in his stride before Niamke Rotimi could intercept.

Sekpuluchi Dia sent the ball over from the wing, Sifie Izegbe stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Akinlabi Aliu got above Keambirowo Xetsa to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Teko Tutuola failed to stop the ball ... Akinlabi Aliu scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Owerri forest 2 - 0 Ile-Ife wanderers

86'

Kayin Owusu got past Maja Okara with ease.

Kayin Owusu tried to jink past Niamke Rotimi but Niamke Rotimi cleanly tackled the ball.

87'

Rago Biobaku tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Femi Kulawanea.

89'

Simiya Lawal went in with a successful block tackle on Keanyandaarwa Boateng before Keanyandaarwa Boateng tried to get onto the pass.

91'

Femi Kulawanea shielded the ball from Ozoamaka Toure and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... A real chance wasted.

92'

Simiya Lawal played it confidently past Keanyandaarwa Boateng.

Simiya Lawal put a low cross past Maja Okara in to the far post .

Duruji Kountch้ moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low, Morenike Zirignon couldn't reach it.

Teko Tutuola had gone walkabout ... Duruji Kountch้ scored a superb effort !!! ... The fans chanted Duruji Kountch้'s name !

Owerri forest 3 - 0 Ile-Ife wanderers

93'

Ogun Bazighe's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

94'

Obafemi Ado made an attempt to move the ball forward but Keanyandaarwa Boateng did well to spot and intercept the pass.

95'

Sekpuluchi Dia played a pinpoint pass to Kayin Owusu, Kayin Owusu latched onto the ball before Sifie Izegbe could intercept.

Kayin Owusu got the float cross in from the wing, Niamke Rotimi stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Duruji Kountch้ challenged Keambirowo Xetsa for a heading but the ball went bad.

End Match Owerri forest 3 - 0 Ile-Ife wanderers