Welcome to the match between Port Harcourt F.C. and Benin City athletic

2'

Tuwile Chukwu tried to sprint past Fodjour Jawara but Fodjour Jawara succesfully won the ball from Tuwile Chukwu.

3'

Moshood Aladefa dribbled past Uzoma Apithy.

Moshood Aladefa tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Kafele Bolaji had no problem in intercepting the ball.

4'

Uzoma Apithy shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Fanta Ikusegham blocked the shot.

10'

Obadele Meite tried to dart past Kafele Bolaji but Kafele Bolaji robbed Obadele Meite.

12'

Bangababo Anyaoku tried to play a long ball forward but it was well intercepted by Efuru Ubogu.

13'

Uzoma Apithy knocked a lovely ball for Nduka Xetsa, the ball was picked up by Nduka Xetsa before Fodjour Jawara could intercept.

Nduka Xetsa made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Obadele Meite.

14'

Tuwile Chukwu tried to lift the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Sy Urbi.

15'

Nduka Xetsa looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Fodjour Jawara.

16'

Nduka Xetsa aimed the corner for the near post.

Duguma Rufai challenged Anika Compaore for a heading, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Afiba Ndiaye made an acrobatic save.

18'

Efuru Ubogu directed the ball to Abrefa Amodako, Amazu Bundu failed to intercept the pass.

Abrefa Amodako skipped past Tuwile Chukwu.

Abrefa Amodako tried his luck from a distance but Amazu Bundu cleared the ball to safety.

19'

Abimbola Machem took the freekick. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Abimbola Machem.

20'

Uzoma Apithy played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Fanta Ikusegham.

21'

Nduka Xetsa dribbled past Fodjour Jawara.

Nduka Xetsa delivered the ball to Anikulapo Kamara, Anikulapo Kamara took possession of the ball before Obadele Meite could cut it out.

Good play by Anikulapo Kamara in making himself some space and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Akinwunmi Izegbe couldn't reach it.

But Anikulapo Kamara sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a poor miss from Anikulapo Kamara. He looked like he was short of match practice.

22'

Anikulapo Kamara moved the ball forward for Uzoma Apithy, Abrefa Amodako couldn't cut it.

Uzoma Apithy supplied a float cross, Efuru Ubogu missed his interception.

Diving header at goal from Anikulapo Kamara, Akinwunmi Izegbe approached too late to head the ball clear.

Afiba Ndiaye got himself in front of the shot.

23'

Kafele Bolaji had the strength to hold off Fanta Ikusegham.

Kafele Bolaji delivered the ball in from wide, Moshood Aladefa missed his interception.

Duguma Rufai got up above Anika Compaore, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

The ball went past Afiba Ndiaye in the back of the net ... Duguma Rufai capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He slided on his knees !

Port Harcourt F.C. 1 - 0 Benin City athletic

24'

Nduka Xetsa made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Fodjour Jawara.

25'

Bangababo Anyaoku blocked Obadele Meite before Obadele Meite attempted to pass the ball.

26'

Tuwile Chukwu played a perfect pass for Amazu Bundu, Abrefa Amodako tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Amazu Bundu looked destined to score from medium range but he couldn't withstand Efuru Ubogu's pressure.

27'

Chikwendu Umaru easily got past the challenge of Abrefa Amodako.

Chikwendu Umaru crossed the ball high and hard, Efuru Ubogu failed to reach the ball.

Akinwunmi Izegbe got well above Anikulapo Kamara to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

28'

Efuru Ubogu played a lovely ball for Abrefa Amodako, Tuwile Chukwu failed to reach the ball.

Abrefa Amodako tried to move the ball forward but Amazu Bundu intercepted but couldn't control.

29'

Obadele Meite tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Nduka Xetsa.

31'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Abrefa Amodako.

32'

Kafele Bolaji failed in his attempt to twist past Fanta Ikusegham.

33'

Bangababo Anyaoku went in with a successful block tackle on Moshood Aladefa before Moshood Aladefa attempted to deliver the ball.

34'

Fanta Ikusegham could not stop Kafele Bolaji going past him.

Kafele Bolaji sent in a float cross, Moshood Aladefa stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Anika Compaore rose bravely above Akinade Otaimaga to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

35'

Tuwile Chukwu hit a long ball forward to Kafele Bolaji, Kafele Bolaji trapped the ball nicely before Abrefa Amodako could reach it.

Kafele Bolaji stepped away from Anika Compaore and shot.

But Kafele Bolaji struck the ball wide ... It was a terrible miss.

36'

Kafele Bolaji surged past Fanta Ikusegham!.

Kafele Bolaji played a perfect pass for Uzoma Apithy, Uzoma Apithy latched onto the ball before Moshood Aladefa could reach it.

Uzoma Apithy tried to cross into the box but Fanta Ikusegham made it first to the ball and intercepted.

38'

Kafele Bolaji faked a shot before cutting Fanta Ikusegham in a different direction.

Kafele Bolaji powered past Moshood Aladefa!.

Kafele Bolaji found a gap and fired off a shot. Akinwunmi Izegbe didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Afiba Ndiaye was rooted to the spot ... Kafele Bolaji capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Port Harcourt F.C. 2 - 0 Benin City athletic

40'

Nduka Xetsa laid it forward to Bangababo Anyaoku, Bangababo Anyaoku trapped the ball nicely before Anika Compaore could cut it out.

Bangababo Anyaoku held up the ball, evading the challenge of Fodjour Jawara and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

But Bangababo Anyaoku put it wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

42'

Bangababo Anyaoku tried to dart past Obadele Meite but it failed.

43'

Moshood Aladefa got past Uzoma Apithy with ease.

Moshood Aladefa tried to deliver a low cross but The ball bounced off Kafele Bolaji.

44'

Tuwile Chukwu hit a long ball forward,Abrefa Amodako missed his interception.

Uzoma Apithy moved onto the ball and immediately chipped the ball goalwards, Anika Compaore failed to block the shot.

Afiba Ndiaye got up to tip it over.

45'

Kafele Bolaji tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Fanta Ikusegham.

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47'

Akinwunmi Izegbe easily got past the challenge of Kafele Bolaji.

Akinwunmi Izegbe evaded the challenge of Uzoma Apithy and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

But Akinwunmi Izegbe put it well wide ... It was an epic miss.

51'

Bangababo Anyaoku attempted to lob the ball forward but Akinwunmi Izegbe intercepted but couldn't control.

52'

Tuwile Chukwu made a pass to Nduka Xetsa, Nduka Xetsa took possession of the ball before Abrefa Amodako could intercept.

Nduka Xetsa put some curve on the shot from distance but Efuru Ubogu got himself between the ball and goal.

54'

Sy Urbi struck the freekick over the wall. Nkemdirim Lawal saved superbly and held the ball.

56'

Moshood Aladefa made a good pass to Fanta Ikusegham, Fanta Ikusegham took it in his stride before Uzoma Apithy could cut it out.

Fanta Ikusegham faked a pass then cut Kafele Bolaji in a different direction.

Fanta Ikusegham crossed the halfway line with the ball , Uzoma Apithy couldn't cut it.

Akinwunmi Izegbe ran onto the ball and immediately drove the ball low towards the goal but Chikwendu Umaru cleared the ball.

57'

Kafele Bolaji tried to take the ball past Fanta Ikusegham but Fanta Ikusegham blocked Kafele Bolaji.

59'

Efuru Ubogu tried to pass the ball forward but Amazu Bundu read the game well to intercept the ball.

60'

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

61'

Uzoma Apithy made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Fanta Ikusegham.

62'

Duguma Rufai ran up to take the corner.

Akinade Otaimaga out-jumped Anika Compaore, then headed it across the goal.

Afiba Ndiaye couldn't reach it ... Akinade Otaimaga scored a goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Port Harcourt F.C. 3 - 0 Benin City athletic

63'

Long pass by Abrefa Amodako to Moshood Aladefa, Tuwile Chukwu failed to intercept the pass.

Moshood Aladefa was able to make space and struck it. Chikwendu Umaru approached too late to block it.

Nkemdirim Lawal got up to tip it over.

64'

Moshood Aladefa put some curve on the shot from long range. Uzoma Apithy didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it was well wide from Moshood Aladefa ... It was a poor miss from Moshood Aladefa. He looked like he was short of match practice.

66'

Efuru Ubogu sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

67'

Chikwendu Umaru was shown a yellow card.

Tuwile Chukwu spotted Duguma Rufai in the area and lobbed the ball in, Duguma Rufai took an excellent first touch before Obadele Meite could intercept.

Duguma Rufai found a perfect spot and tried an audacious shot on goal. Anika Compaore approached too late to tackle him.

Afiba Ndiaye failed to stop the ball ... Duguma Rufai found the net !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Port Harcourt F.C. 4 - 0 Benin City athletic

68'

Abrefa Amodako chipped it to Abimbola Machem, Tuwile Chukwu failed to intercept the pass.

Abimbola Machem held up the ball, evading the challenge of Akinade Otaimaga and shot.

But Abimbola Machem put it high and wide ... It was a shocking miss.

70'

Obadele Meite had shrugged off the challenge of Bangababo Anyaoku and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

Nkemdirim Lawal managed to turn it over his bar.

72'

Efuru Ubogu tried to play it past Tuwile Chukwu but Tuwile Chukwu robbed Efuru Ubogu.

75'

Tuwile Chukwu took the ball past Efuru Ubogu.

Tuwile Chukwu tried to send in a float cross but Abrefa Amodako blocked it.

76'

Sy Urbi lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

78'

Nduka Xetsa took the corner.

Anikulapo Kamara won the aerial challenge against Akinwunmi Izegbe but the ball went bad.

79'

The referee showed Abrefa Amodako the red card.

Efuru Ubogu stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Tuwile Chukwu.

80'

A long ball was delivered by Tuwile Chukwu, the ball was picked up by Duguma Rufai before Efuru Ubogu could intercept.

Duguma Rufai struck the ball with fury but the shot cannoned off Akinwunmi Izegbe.

81'

Duguma Rufai hit the ball high towards Akinade Otaimaga in the area, Akinade Otaimaga took an excellent first touch before Efuru Ubogu could intercept.

Akinade Otaimaga got free in the penalty area and shot. Anika Compaore failed to charge down the shot.

Afiba Ndiaye did well to tip it round the post.

82'

Kafele Bolaji hit the ball forward to Uzoma Apithy, Uzoma Apithy took possession of the ball before Moshood Aladefa could reach it.

Uzoma Apithy tried to twist past Fanta Ikusegham but Fanta Ikusegham robbed Uzoma Apithy.

86'

Sy Urbi could not stop a confident Tuwile Chukwu going past him.

From medium range, Tuwile Chukwu bent the ball towards goal. Efuru Ubogu approached too late to clear the danger.

Afiba Ndiaye got up to tip it over.

89'

Obadele Meite hit the ball forward to Moshood Aladefa, the ball was picked up by Moshood Aladefa before Kafele Bolaji could cut it out.

Moshood Aladefa tried to whip in a float cross but Uzoma Apithy found himself in the way of the ball.

90'

Nduka Xetsa played the ball to Bangababo Anyaoku's feet, Bangababo Anyaoku trapped the ball nicely before Moshood Aladefa could intercept.

Bangababo Anyaoku tried to skip past the challenge of Fodjour Jawara but Fodjour Jawara cleanly tackled the ball.

91'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Duguma Rufai.

End Match Port Harcourt F.C. 4 - 0 Benin City athletic