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

2'

Nnaemeka Kerekou received a yellow card.

Nkemefula Apithy played a great ball for Cheikh Adebola, Nduka Xetsa failed to intercept the pass.

Alieu Salek received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Cheikh Adebola, Bangababo Anyaoku tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Alieu Salek found a chance to score but Akinade Otaimaga went in with a successful block tackle on him.

3'

Nduka Xetsa directed the ball nicely to Bangababo Anyaoku, Bangababo Anyaoku took it in his stride before Cheikh Adebola could cut it out.

Bangababo Anyaoku turned with the ball past Nkemefula Apithy.

Bangababo Anyaoku found a gap and fired in a shot at goal. Muhammedu Gyamfua failed to charge down the shot.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

4'

Nduka Xetsa tried to dribble past Cheikh Adebola but Nduka Xetsa lost out to Cheikh Adebola.

5'

Muhammedu Gyamfua played the ball to Nkemefula Apithy's feet, Nkemefula Apithy took possession of the ball before Bangababo Anyaoku could reach it.

Swerving shot by Nkemefula Apithy from long range. Nduka Xetsa approached too late to clear the danger.

Nkemdirim Lawal was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

6'

Bangababo Anyaoku made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Cheikh Adebola.

7'

Rago Hola's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

9'

Amazu Bundu directed the ball to Tuwile Chukwu, Tuwile Chukwu picked up on the ball before Rago Hola could cut it out.

Tuwile Chukwu made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Ibeawuchi Uduak.

11'

Amazu Bundu tried a long range effort but Ibeawuchi Uduak blocked the shot.

12'

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

13'

Ogbonna Dodoo tried to take the ball past Mpasa Tawia but Mpasa Tawia robbed Ogbonna Dodoo.

14'

Nkemefula Apithy went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

16'

Tuwile Chukwu tried to twist past Ibeawuchi Uduak but Ibeawuchi Uduak won the ball from Tuwile Chukwu.

17'

Poor corner kick by Adelaja Kerekou. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

18'

Poor corner kick by Anikulapo Kamara. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

21'

Ogbonna Dodoo dribbled past Kafele Bolaji.

Ogbonna Dodoo shielded the ball from Mpasa Tawia and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

Nkemdirim Lawal managed to turn it over his bar.

22'

Mpasa Tawia took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

24'

Ogbonna Dodoo failed in his attempt to skip past Mpasa Tawia.

26'

Corner taken by Bangababo Anyaoku and cut out by the opposition.

27'

Rago Hola lost the ball to Tuwile Chukwu's block tackle before Rago Hola tried to pass the ball.

29'

Ibeawuchi Uduak knocked a lovely ball for Rago Hola, Rago Hola latched onto the ball before Amazu Bundu could intercept.

Rago Hola blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but the shot was charged down by Tuwile Chukwu.

30'

Akinade Otaimaga took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

32'

Abdou Agbebi gave the corner straight to the opposition.

33'

Bangababo Anyaoku delivered the ball to Kafele Bolaji, Kafele Bolaji picked up on the ball before Nnaemeka Kerekou could cut it out.

Kafele Bolaji made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Ogbonna Dodoo.

35'

Nkemefula Apithy played a wonderful ball for Cheikh Adebola, Cheikh Adebola trapped the ball nicely before Bangababo Anyaoku could intercept.

Cheikh Adebola made a pass to Abdou Agbebi, Abdou Agbebi took possession of the ball before Nduka Xetsa could intercept.

Lobbed goalwards by Abdou Agbebi. Akinade Otaimaga failed to block the shot.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Abdou Agbebi ... It was a shocking miss.

36'

Ogbonna Dodoo tried to take the ball past Mpasa Tawia but Mpasa Tawia denied.

38'

Nkemefula Apithy tried to take the ball past Bangababo Anyaoku but Nkemefula Apithy lost out to Bangababo Anyaoku.

39'

Nkemefula Apithy had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Bangababo Anyaoku couldn't reach it.

But Nkemefula Apithy scooped it over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

40'

Nduka Xetsa made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Cheikh Adebola.

41'

Nnaemeka Kerekou blocked Bangababo Anyaoku in a good, clean tackle before Bangababo Anyaoku attempted to pass the ball.

45'

Duguma Rufai took the corner to the edge of the area.

Muhammedu Gyamfua got ahead of Chikwendu Umaru to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Abuja united maintained 51% of possession and 49% for Port Harcourt F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Nduka Xetsa tried to get past Cheikh Adebola but Cheikh Adebola cleanly tackled the ball.

47'

Amazu Bundu moved the ball forward for Kafele Bolaji, Kafele Bolaji took it in his stride before Cheikh Adebola could cut it out.

Kafele Bolaji jinked confidently past Nkemefula Apithy.

Kafele Bolaji played a wonderful ball for Mpasa Tawia, the ball was picked up by Mpasa Tawia before Muhammedu Gyamfua could intercept.

Mpasa Tawia chipped the ball goalwards but the shot was blocked by Adelaja Kerekou.

48'

Nkemefula Apithy tried to take the ball past Nduka Xetsa but Nduka Xetsa blocked Nkemefula Apithy.

49'

Duguma Rufai tried to take the ball past Cheikh Adebola but Cheikh Adebola robbed Duguma Rufai.

51'

Nkemefula Apithy received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ogbonna Dodoo, Nkemefula Apithy trapped the ball nicely before Nduka Xetsa could cut it out.

Nkemefula Apithy tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Bangababo Anyaoku closed in and intercepted the ball.

52'

Kafele Bolaji played a great ball for Mpasa Tawia, Mpasa Tawia took it in his stride before Nnaemeka Kerekou could intercept.

Mpasa Tawia whipped in a float cross, Ogbonna Dodoo failed to intercept the pass.

Duguma Rufai jumped above Adelaja Kerekou, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Duguma Rufai looked destined to score but Patire Kairaba react fast enough and saved it.

53'

Nkemefula Apithy hit a long ball forward, Abdou Agbebi picked up on the ball before Bangababo Anyaoku could cut it out.

Abdou Agbebi fired in a shot at goal but Chikwendu Umaru got in and cleared the danger.

54'

Nduka Xetsa tried to twist past Cheikh Adebola but Cheikh Adebola won the ball from Nduka Xetsa.

56'

Corner taken by Ibeawuchi Uduak and cut out by the opposition.

59'

Kafele Bolaji hit the ball forward to Mpasa Tawia, Mpasa Tawia took possession of the ball before Nnaemeka Kerekou could intercept.

Mpasa Tawia tried to dribble past Ogbonna Dodoo but Ogbonna Dodoo dispossessed Mpasa Tawia.

60'

Kafele Bolaji tried to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Nnaemeka Kerekou.

61'

Cheikh Adebola was outpaced by Nduka Xetsa.

Nduka Xetsa found a chance to score from medium range but he was tackled by Nkemefula Apithy.

62'

Bangababo Anyaoku made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball came off Cheikh Adebola.

63'

Nduka Xetsa tried to skip past the challenge of Nkemefula Apithy but his possession is lost through a tackle by Nkemefula Apithy.

64'

Kafele Bolaji tried to twist past Nnaemeka Kerekou but Nnaemeka Kerekou won the ball from Kafele Bolaji.

66'

Kafele Bolaji attempted to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Ogbonna Dodoo.

67'

Kafele Bolaji looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Duguma Rufai got above Adelaja Kerekou to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Akinade Otaimaga was able to make space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Muhammedu Gyamfua approached too late to tackle him.

the ball went into the net despite of Patire Kairaba's attempts to clear the ball away. ... A fine goal all round by Akinade Otaimaga !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Abuja united 0 - 1 Port Harcourt F.C.

68'

Nduka Xetsa made an attempt to move the ball forward but Rago Hola cut it out easily.

70'

Nnaemeka Kerekou whipped in the corner.

Muhammedu Gyamfua got well above Chikwendu Umaru to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Nnaemeka Kerekou found a gap and had an effort at goal. Akinade Otaimaga didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Nkemdirim Lawal need faster reflex to save it ... Nnaemeka Kerekou found the net !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Abuja united 1 - 1 Port Harcourt F.C.

71'

Ibeawuchi Uduak was shown a yellow card.

Ibeawuchi Uduak gave the corner straight to the opposition.

72'

Nduka Xetsa showed Nkemefula Apithy a clean set of heels.

Nduka Xetsa tried to sprint past Cheikh Adebola but Cheikh Adebola blocked Nduka Xetsa.

73'

Mpasa Tawia tried to use his skill to go past Cheikh Adebola but Cheikh Adebola blocked Mpasa Tawia.

77'

Nkemefula Apithy flicked the ball over Akinade Otaimaga's head !.

Nkemefula Apithy passed the ball to Abdou Agbebi, Bangababo Anyaoku missed his interception.

Good play by Abdou Agbebi in making himself some space and fired off a shot. Akinade Otaimaga didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

78'

Ogbonna Dodoo directed the ball nicely to Nnaemeka Kerekou, Nnaemeka Kerekou took possession of the ball before Mpasa Tawia could cut it out.

Nnaemeka Kerekou failed in his attempt to dribble past Kafele Bolaji.

79'

Alieu Salek tried to hit a long ball forward but Bangababo Anyaoku got in the way of the ball.

80'

Akinade Otaimaga attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Cheikh Adebola.

81'

Nkemefula Apithy tried to take the ball past Bangababo Anyaoku but Bangababo Anyaoku block tackled Nkemefula Apithy.

84'

Amazu Bundu hit the ball forward to Tuwile Chukwu, the ball was picked up by Tuwile Chukwu before Rago Hola could reach it.

Tuwile Chukwu tried to cross into the box but The ball cannoned off Ibeawuchi Uduak.

85'

Akinade Otaimaga made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Nkemefula Apithy.

86'

A long ball was delivered by Tuwile Chukwu,Cheikh Adebola failed to reach the ball.

Duguma Rufai played the ball instantly down the left. Adelaja Kerekou failed to reach the ball.

Chikwendu Umaru tried to lob the ball at goal but Muhammedu Gyamfua cleared the ball to safety.

87'

Bangababo Anyaoku faked a shot before cutting Cheikh Adebola in a different direction.

Bangababo Anyaoku played a wonderful ball for Mpasa Tawia, Mpasa Tawia took it in his stride before Nkemefula Apithy could intercept.

Mpasa Tawia found himself with plenty of time and tried to lob the ball at goal. Muhammedu Gyamfua failed to block the shot.

Patire Kairaba wan't fast enough to make the save ... Mpasa Tawia scored a great goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Abuja united 1 - 2 Port Harcourt F.C.

89'

Ibeawuchi Uduak tried to hit a long ball forward but Amazu Bundu blocked it.

91'

Nnaemeka Kerekou hit the ball forward to Abdou Agbebi, Tuwile Chukwu failed to intercept the pass.

Abdou Agbebi got past Amazu Bundu.

Abdou Agbebi tried to get the cross in but The ball ricocheted off Tuwile Chukwu.

92'

Pass by Rago Hola to Ibeawuchi Uduak, Ibeawuchi Uduak latched onto the ball before Amazu Bundu could reach it.

Ibeawuchi Uduak got past Tuwile Chukwu with ease.

Ibeawuchi Uduak made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Akinade Otaimaga.

93'

Ibeawuchi Uduak tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Kafele Bolaji.

94'

Poor corner kick delivered by Mpasa Tawia that went straight to the opposition.

95'

Mpasa Tawia fed the ball forward to Amazu Bundu, Amazu Bundu took possession of the ball before Cheikh Adebola could reach it.

Akinade Otaimaga received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Amazu Bundu, Akinade Otaimaga picked up on the ball before Nkemefula Apithy could intercept.

Akinade Otaimaga found himself with plenty of time and drove the ball at goal. Muhammedu Gyamfua approached too late to tackle him.

But Akinade Otaimaga didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a wasted opportunity.

End Match Abuja united 1 - 2 Port Harcourt F.C.