Welcome to the match between Abuja town and Port Harcourt F.C.

1'

Abaronye Okoye fed the ball forward to Sourou-Migan Akinsiku, Sourou-Migan Akinsiku picked up on the ball before Amazu Bundu could cut it out.

Sourou-Migan Akinsiku sent a long ball into the area for Adwin Orisayomi, Adwin Orisayomi took it in his stride before Tuwile Chukwu could cut it out.

Adwin Orisayomi played a pinpoint pass to Nuru Zinsa, Akinade Otaimaga couldn't cut out the pass.

Nuru Zinsa escaped from the challenge of Chikwendu Umaru and struck the ball with fury.

Nkemdirim Lawal denied Nuru Zinsa.

2'

Kafele Bolaji turned with the ball past Osagboro Jallow.

Kafele Bolaji shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Cheikh Ayassou didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Saved in style by Kandia Shakpoke !.

3'

Nduka Xetsa stepped away from Bangababo Jimoh and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

Kandia Shakpoke was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Nduka Xetsa found the net !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Abuja town 0 - 1 Port Harcourt F.C.

5'

Bangababo Jimoh tried to twist past Amazu Bundu but it failed.

6'

Abaronye Okoye span past Amazu Bundu.

The ball was curled in from Abaronye Okoye, Tuwile Chukwu failed to reach the ball.

Osei Uche forced the ball goalwards with a header but Akinade Otaimaga headed the ball to safety.

7'

Tuwile Chukwu played a wonderful ball for Amazu Bundu, Amazu Bundu took possession of the ball before Sourou-Migan Akinsiku could reach it.

Amazu Bundu tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Abaronye Okoye.

8'

Sourou-Migan Akinsiku tried an in-swinging corner.

Bayadija Numa jumped with Akinade Otaimaga and won the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Nkemdirim Lawal failed to save the ball ... Bayadija Numa finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Abuja town 1 - 1 Port Harcourt F.C.

9'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Bangababo Anyaoku before Osei Uche could pass the ball.

10'

Osei Uche tried to skip past Bangababo Anyaoku but Osei Uche lost out to Bangababo Anyaoku.

12'

Nduka Xetsa played a great ball for Bangababo Anyaoku, Bangababo Jimoh couldn't reach it.

Bangababo Anyaoku stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Osei Uche.

13'

Bangababo Jimoh played the ball to Osei Uche's feet, Osei Uche latched onto the ball before Bangababo Anyaoku could reach it.

Osei Uche played a lovely ball for Bangababo Jimoh, Nduka Xetsa missed his interception.

Bangababo Jimoh found a perfect spot and drove the ball at goal. Chikwendu Umaru approached too late to block it.

Nkemdirim Lawal got up to tip it over.

14'

Yellow card shown to Mpasa Tawia.

Kafele Bolaji fed the ball forward to Mpasa Tawia, Mpasa Tawia took possession of the ball before Osagboro Jallow could reach it.

Mpasa Tawia tried to dribble past Cheikh Ayassou but Cheikh Ayassou robbed Mpasa Tawia.

15'

Osei Uche sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Bangababo Anyaoku failed to block the shot.

Nkemdirim Lawal was stranded and helpless to save it ... A fine goal all round by Osei Uche !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Abuja town 2 - 1 Port Harcourt F.C.

16'

Nduka Xetsa played a pinpoint pass to Bangababo Anyaoku, Bangababo Anyaoku trapped the ball nicely before Bangababo Jimoh could intercept.

Bangababo Anyaoku hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but the shot was blocked by Osei Uche.

17'

Bangababo Jimoh executed a block tackle on Nduka Xetsa before Nduka Xetsa could pass the ball.

18'

Cheikh Ayassou tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Mpasa Tawia closed in and intercepted the ball.

19'

Bangababo Jimoh executed a block tackle on Nduka Xetsa before Nduka Xetsa tried to get onto the pass.

20'

Adwin Orisayomi tried to knock a long ball forward but Nduka Xetsa intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

24'

Sourou-Migan Akinsiku tried to skip past Kafele Bolaji but Kafele Bolaji blocked Sourou-Migan Akinsiku in a good, clean tackle.

26'

The referee showed Tuwile Chukwu a yellow card.

Cheikh Ayassou made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Mpasa Tawia came close and blocked it.

28'

Nduka Xetsa tried to feed the high ball but Bangababo Jimoh intercepted but couldn't control.

29'

Poor corner kick delivered by Bangababo Anyaoku that went straight to the opposition.

31'

Nuru Zinsa swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

33'

Nduka Xetsa tried to take the ball past Bangababo Jimoh but Bangababo Jimoh block tackled Nduka Xetsa.

35'

Sourou-Migan Akinsiku tried to feed the high ball but The ball ricocheted off Tuwile Chukwu.

38'

Gnassingb้ Adumensa dribbled past Amazu Bundu.

The ball was struck by Gnassingb้ Adumensa from 20 yards out. Tuwile Chukwu approached too late to tackle him.

Gnassingb้ Adumensa looked destined to score but Nkemdirim Lawal react fast enough and saved it.

42'

Cheikh Ayassou found an opportunity to score from long range but Mpasa Tawia had done enough to put him off.

44'

Osagboro Jallow dispatched the freekick goalwards. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Abuja town took the lead.Abuja town had 55% possession in the match, while Port Harcourt F.C. had 45%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Tuwile Chukwu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Gnassingb้ Adumensa made it first to the ball and intercepted.

48'

Nduka Xetsa tried to dribble past Sourou-Migan Akinsiku but Sourou-Migan Akinsiku didn't allow.

49'

Tuwile Chukwu played a lovely ball for Amazu Bundu, Sourou-Migan Akinsiku tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Amazu Bundu tried to whip in a float cross but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Abaronye Okoye.

51'

Tuwile Chukwu played the ball to Akinade Otaimaga's feet, Akinade Otaimaga picked up on the ball before Sourou-Migan Akinsiku could reach it.

Akinade Otaimaga struck a medium range piledriver but Abaronye Okoye charged down the shot.

53'

The referee pulled out the red card for Mpasa Tawia. Mpasa Tawia has been sent off!

Bangababo Jimoh sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

55'

Bayadija Numa tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

57'

Nuru Zinsa lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

59'

Nduka Xetsa tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Bangababo Jimoh.

60'

Bangababo Jimoh passed along the floor for Bayadija Numa to pick it up, Bayadija Numa took possession of the ball before Bangababo Anyaoku could cut it out.

Bayadija Numa passed along the floor for Osagboro Jallow to pick it up, Osagboro Jallow trapped the ball nicely before Nduka Xetsa could reach it.

Osagboro Jallow stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Akinade Otaimaga.

63'

From long range, Osei Uche bent the ball towards goal. Bangababo Anyaoku approached too late to clear the danger.

Nkemdirim Lawal chose to punch the ball away.

64'

Sourou-Migan Akinsiku struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Amazu Bundu approached too late to clear the danger.

But Sourou-Migan Akinsiku put it high and wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

65'

Cheikh Ayassou laid it forward to Osagboro Jallow, Kafele Bolaji failed to reach the ball.

Osagboro Jallow put a float cross over Bangababo Anyaoku.

Bangababo Jimoh won the ball in the air from Chikwendu Umaru, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Nkemdirim Lawal fisted the ball away.

69'

Cheikh Ayassou shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Kafele Bolaji failed to block the shot.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

70'

Adwin Orisayomi could not stop Nduka Xetsa going past him.

Nduka Xetsa directed the ball to Duguma Rufai, Bangababo Jimoh couldn't cut it.

Duguma Rufai shot on the ball but the shot was blocked by Gnassingb้ Adumensa.

71'

Osei Uche curled the ball in at goal from long range. Nduka Xetsa approached too late to block it.

Nkemdirim Lawal did well to parry it.

72'

Nduka Xetsa made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Bangababo Jimoh.

73'

Nduka Xetsa made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Bangababo Jimoh.

74'

Nduka Xetsa made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Bangababo Jimoh.

76'

Amazu Bundu moved the ball forward for Nduka Xetsa, Nduka Xetsa took it in his stride before Bangababo Jimoh could intercept.

Nduka Xetsa fed the ball forward to Chikwendu Umaru, Osei Uche stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Chikwendu Umaru evaded the challenge of Adwin Orisayomi and chipped the ball goalwards.

Kandia Shakpoke did well to tip it wide.

77'

Bangababo Anyaoku played a great ball for Nduka Xetsa, Nduka Xetsa trapped the ball nicely before Osagboro Jallow could intercept.

Nduka Xetsa made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Bangababo Jimoh.

78'

Tuwile Chukwu tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Abaronye Okoye had no problem in intercepting the ball.

80'

Cheikh Ayassou tried to dart past Kafele Bolaji but Kafele Bolaji took the ball away from Cheikh Ayassou.

82'

Osei Uche made an attempt to move the ball forward but Kafele Bolaji read the game well to intercept the ball.

83'

Bangababo Jimoh played a great ball for Osei Uche, Osei Uche trapped the ball nicely before Nduka Xetsa could reach it.

Osei Uche moved the ball forward for Nuru Zinsa, Nuru Zinsa trapped the ball nicely before Bangababo Anyaoku could reach it.

Nuru Zinsa escaped from the challenge of Akinade Otaimaga and had a crack at goal.

The ball went past Nkemdirim Lawal in the back of the net ... Nuru Zinsa found the net !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Abuja town 3 - 1 Port Harcourt F.C.

85'

Cheikh Ayassou played a great ball for Osagboro Jallow, the ball was picked up by Osagboro Jallow before Kafele Bolaji could cut it out.

Osagboro Jallow got the float cross in from the wing, Bangababo Anyaoku couldn't cut it.

Chikwendu Umaru had the beating in the air of Bayadija Numa, then used his head to clear the ball.

86'

Abaronye Okoye sent over the freekick. Nkemdirim Lawal made a save.

87'

Abaronye Okoye tried to sprint past Amazu Bundu but Amazu Bundu blocked Abaronye Okoye.

88'

Abaronye Okoye attempted to lob the ball forward but Amazu Bundu intercepted but couldn't control.

90'

Gnassingb้ Adumensa stepped up to take the freekick. But he hit it not high enough to get over the wall.

91'

Kafele Bolaji tried to test the keeper from the freekick. But it didn't beat the wall.

92'

Abaronye Okoye knocked a lovely ball for Bayadija Numa, Amazu Bundu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Bayadija Numa squared the ball, Tuwile Chukwu couldn't cut out the pass.

Osei Uche passed instantly to his right. Chikwendu Umaru couldn't cut out the pass.

Adwin Orisayomi looked certain to score but Akinade Otaimaga went in with a successful block tackle on him.

93'

Cheikh Ayassou easily got past the challenge of Kafele Bolaji.

Cheikh Ayassou bent it from medium range. Bangababo Anyaoku wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Cheikh Ayassou sent it far too high ... He should have hit the target at least.

End Match Abuja town 3 - 1 Port Harcourt F.C.