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

1'

Fola Machem put some curve on the shot from long range. Niamke Rotimi approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

3'

Maja Okara stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball came off Uzoma Kukah.

4'

Okatakyie Assiful laid it forward to Uzoma Kukah, Uzoma Kukah picked up on the ball before Keanyandaarwa Boateng could reach it.

Uzoma Kukah showed Maja Okara a clean set of heels.

Uzoma Kukah found a gap and fired in a shot at goal. Keambirowo Xetsa couldn't reach it.

Teko Tutuola pushed it away.

5'

Poor corner kick delivered by Sifie Izegbe that went straight to the opposition.

6'

Haroun Nyana tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but the shot was blocked by Niamke Rotimi.

8'

Okatakyie Assiful delivered the ball to Uzoma Kukah, Keanyandaarwa Boateng couldn't cut it.

Uzoma Kukah squared the ball, Maja Okara couldn't cut it.

Donkor Eyadama passed the ball instantly to his left. The ball evaded Keambirowo Xetsa.

9'

Maduabuchi Marong took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

10'

Keanyandaarwa Boateng made a good pass to Maja Okara, Maja Okara latched onto the ball before Uzoma Kukah could reach it.

Maja Okara fired off a medium-ranged shot but the shot was charged down by Okatakyie Assiful.

13'

Fola Machem tried to dart past Sifie Izegbe but Sifie Izegbe nicked the ball from the toes of Fola Machem.

14'

Deji Dikko went by the challenge of Femi Kulawanea.

Deji Dikko tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Chiamaka Addy.

15'

Sifie Izegbe tried to play a long ball but Fola Machem closed in and intercepted the ball.

16'

Okatakyie Assiful tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Keanyandaarwa Boateng.

17'

Niamke Rotimi tried to dribble past Haroun Nyana but it failed.

19'

The referee showed Okatakyie Assiful a yellow card.

Sifie Izegbe dribbled past Fola Machem.

Sifie Izegbe tried to get past Haroun Nyana but Haroun Nyana blocked Sifie Izegbe in a good, clean tackle.

20'

Haroun Nyana easily got past the challenge of Niamke Rotimi.

Haroun Nyana directed the ball to Fola Machem, Fola Machem took possession of the ball before Sifie Izegbe could intercept.

Fola Machem took the ball past Niamke Rotimi.

Fola Machem played a pinpoint pass to Donkor Eyadama, Donkor Eyadama took possession of the ball before Keambirowo Xetsa could cut it out.

Donkor Eyadama tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Morenike Zirignon found himself in the way of the ball.

21'

Haroun Nyana hit the ball forward to Fola Machem, the ball was picked up by Fola Machem before Niamke Rotimi could intercept.

Fola Machem dribbled confidently past Sifie Izegbe.

Fola Machem played the ball to Donkor Eyadama's feet, Keambirowo Xetsa failed to reach the ball.

Donkor Eyadama got free in the penalty area and drove the ball at goal. Morenike Zirignon didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Donkor Eyadama didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was an epic miss.

22'

Sifie Izegbe twisted past Fola Machem.

Sifie Izegbe tried to score from medium range but Haroun Nyana did well to close down the space.

23'

Femi Kulawanea tried to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Damani Afrifa.

25'

Deji Dikko delivered the ball to Damani Afrifa, Damani Afrifa took possession of the ball before Chiamaka Addy could intercept.

Damani Afrifa made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Femi Kulawanea.

26'

Chiamaka Addy flicked the ball over Damani Afrifa's head !.

Chiamaka Addy blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Deji Dikko didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Udeme Akpan watched it sail harmlessly over ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

27'

Okatakyie Assiful tried to take the ball past Keanyandaarwa Boateng but Keanyandaarwa Boateng didn't allow.

29'

Femi Kulawanea made a good pass to Chiamaka Addy, Chiamaka Addy took it in his stride before Damani Afrifa could cut it out.

Chiamaka Addy played the ball to Femi Kulawanea's feet, the ball was picked up by Femi Kulawanea before Deji Dikko could intercept.

Femi Kulawanea shot for the top corner from 20 yards but Damani Afrifa threw himself in front of the shot.

31'

Damani Afrifa tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Chiamaka Addy.

32'

Haroun Nyana made good use of the scissors dribble. As Niamke Rotimi lost his balance, Haroun Nyana dribbled past Niamke Rotimi.

Haroun Nyana hit the ball from medium range but Sifie Izegbe got himself between the ball and goal.

33'

Femi Kulawanea played a pinpoint pass to Chiamaka Addy, Damani Afrifa couldn't reach it.

Chiamaka Addy made a good pass to Keambirowo Xetsa, Keambirowo Xetsa took possession of the ball before Deji Dikko could intercept.

Keambirowo Xetsa found an opportunity to score but he was closed down well by Abosi Kano.

34'

Okatakyie Assiful used his skill to go past Keanyandaarwa Boateng.

Okatakyie Assiful skipped easily past Maja Okara.

Okatakyie Assiful passed the ball to Fola Machem, Keambirowo Xetsa failed to reach the ball.

Fola Machem lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and tried to lob the ball at goal. Morenike Zirignon failed to charge down the shot.

Teko Tutuola tried to save but he couldn ... A great goal from a fine move by Fola Machem !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Owerri forest 1 - 0 Ile-Ife wanderers

36'

Keanyandaarwa Boateng lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

37'

Deji Dikko stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was intercepted by Chiamaka Addy.

40'

Donkor Eyadama knocked a lovely ball for Damani Afrifa, Morenike Zirignon failed to intercept the pass.

Damani Afrifa moved the ball forward for Haroun Nyana, Niamke Rotimi failed to intercept the pass.

Haroun Nyana tried to centre the ball but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Sifie Izegbe.

41'

Chiamaka Addy skipped past the challenge of Damani Afrifa.

Chiamaka Addy played a perfect pass for Femi Kulawanea, Deji Dikko couldn't cut out the pass.

Femi Kulawanea played a perfect pass for Sifie Izegbe, Sifie Izegbe took it in his stride before Abosi Kano could intercept.

Sifie Izegbe had the chance to score but Maduabuchi Marong went in with a successful block tackle on him.

42'

Deji Dikko sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

43'

Okatakyie Assiful aimed the corner for the near post.

Maduabuchi Marong hit the ball with his head toward the goal but Keambirowo Xetsa headed the ball to safety.

44'

Deji Dikko hit a long ball over Femi Kulawanea.

Maduabuchi Marong connected with a diving header for a goal, Keambirowo Xetsa approached too late to head the ball clear.

Brilliant saved by Teko Tutuola.

45'

Haroun Nyana skipped past the challenge of Niamke Rotimi.

Haroun Nyana shielded the ball from Sifie Izegbe and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

Teko Tutuola managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Owerri forest took the lead.Owerri forest had 55% possession in the match, while Ile-Ife wanderers had 45%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Femi Kulawanea hit it high to Keanyandaarwa Boateng, Damani Afrifa failed to intercept the pass.

Keanyandaarwa Boateng lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and tried an audacious shot on goal. Maduabuchi Marong couldn't reach it.

But it went over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

47'

Fola Machem went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

48'

Deji Dikko had the pace to beat Chiamaka Addy.

Deji Dikko tried his luck from a distance. Femi Kulawanea didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Deji Dikko put it high and wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

50'

Fola Machem twisted past Niamke Rotimi.

Fola Machem moved the ball forward for Haroun Nyana, Haroun Nyana took possession of the ball before Sifie Izegbe could intercept.

Haroun Nyana dribbled past Niamke Rotimi.

Haroun Nyana got free in the penalty area and shot for the top corner. Morenike Zirignon wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Teko Tutuola managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

51'

The freekick was quickly taken by Ogun Bazighe. But it was well wide from Ogun Bazighe.

52'

Swerving shot by Haroun Nyana from long range. Niamke Rotimi approached too late to block it.

But Haroun Nyana put it wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

54'

Deji Dikko tried to chip the ball forward but Chiamaka Addy did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

55'

Femi Kulawanea looked certain to score from long range but Damani Afrifa made an crucial challenge!.

56'

Maja Okara passed along the floor for Keanyandaarwa Boateng to pick it up, Keanyandaarwa Boateng took possession of the ball before Uzoma Kukah could intercept.

Keanyandaarwa Boateng used his skill to go past Okatakyie Assiful.

Abosi Kano blocked Keanyandaarwa Boateng in a good, clean tackle before Keanyandaarwa Boateng attempted to fire off a shot.

57'

Deji Dikko took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

58'

Deji Dikko tried to skip past Femi Kulawanea but failed.

60'

Deji Dikko could not stop a confident Femi Kulawanea going past him.

Femi Kulawanea played the ball to Ogun Bazighe's feet, the ball was picked up by Ogun Bazighe before Damani Afrifa could cut it out.

Ogun Bazighe lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired in a curving shot at goal. Maduabuchi Marong couldn't reach it.

Udeme Akpan couldn't save it ... Ogun Bazighe scored a superb effort !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Owerri forest 1 - 1 Ile-Ife wanderers

61'

Uzoma Kukah played the ball to Okatakyie Assiful's feet, Okatakyie Assiful trapped the ball nicely before Keanyandaarwa Boateng could reach it.

Okatakyie Assiful got the float cross in from the wing, Maja Okara couldn't cut it.

Morenike Zirignon got up above Donkor Eyadama, then headed the ball clear.

62'

Femi Kulawanea played it past Damani Afrifa.

Femi Kulawanea tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Deji Dikko made a great interception.

64'

Sifie Izegbe darted past Damani Afrifa.

Sifie Izegbe hit the ball forward to Keambirowo Xetsa, Deji Dikko couldn't cut it.

Keambirowo Xetsa was able to make space and shot on the ball. Maduabuchi Marong approached too late to tackle him.

Udeme Akpan was too slow in reaction ... A fine goal all round by Keambirowo Xetsa !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Owerri forest 1 - 2 Ile-Ife wanderers

65'

Femi Kulawanea played a high ball into the area looking for Kufere Euba, Kufere Euba took an excellent first touch before Abosi Kano could intercept.

Kufere Euba tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Maduabuchi Marong.

66'

Niamke Rotimi tried to get past Fola Machem but Niamke Rotimi lost the ball to Fola Machem.

67'

Ogun Bazighe struck the freekick through the wall. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

68'

Haroun Nyana attempted to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Sifie Izegbe.

69'

Fola Machem attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Niamke Rotimi.

70'

Deji Dikko tried to move the ball forward but The ball struck Chiamaka Addy.

73'

Abosi Kano attempted to play a long ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Maja Okara.

74'

Haroun Nyana played a pinpoint pass to Fola Machem, Ogun Bazighe failed to intercept the pass.

Fola Machem tried to dribble past Niamke Rotimi but Fola Machem lost the ball to Niamke Rotimi.

75'

Deji Dikko played a wonderful ball for Damani Afrifa, Damani Afrifa latched onto the ball before Sifie Izegbe could intercept.

Damani Afrifa tried to get past Chiamaka Addy but Chiamaka Addy took the ball away from Damani Afrifa.

77'

Okatakyie Assiful tried to chip the ball forward but Keanyandaarwa Boateng made it first to the ball and intercepted.

81'

Deji Dikko faked a shot before cutting Chiamaka Addy in a different direction.

Deji Dikko tried to dribble past Femi Kulawanea but Femi Kulawanea dispossessed Deji Dikko.

85'

Chiamaka Addy tried to dart past Deji Dikko but Deji Dikko didn't allow.

88'

Fola Machem swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

89'

Femi Kulawanea stepped away from Damani Afrifa and tried his luck with a long range chip.

But Femi Kulawanea put it wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Femi Kulawanea. He looked like he was short of match practice.

90'

It was a long way out but Okatakyie Assiful tried to test the keeper from the freekick. Teko Tutuola failed to save the ball. ...

Owerri forest 2 - 2 Ile-Ife wanderers

92'

Haroun Nyana directed the ball to Fola Machem, Fola Machem trapped the ball nicely before Niamke Rotimi could intercept.

Fola Machem lost the ball to Sifie Izegbe's block tackle before Fola Machem tried to pass the ball.

End Match Owerri forest 2 - 2 Ile-Ife wanderers