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Berwick Upon Tweed
Spectators: 9165 (Terracing: 6875, Seating: 2108, VIP seats: 182) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Stanley Arinze Ogbo got the match started through his kick off. When Chioke Zubairu fell near the penalty area in the 3rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rangers United F.C's protests and gave Chioke Zubairu a yellow card for diving instead. In the 3rd minute, Chioke Zubairu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Stanley Arinze Ogbo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rangers United F.C's Kabiru Udoka proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to save Rangers United F.C from getting a goal against them. Kabiru Udoka acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 10th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Olamide Omananyi. When Berwick Upon Tweed's Stanley Arinze Ogbo in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rangers United F.C's goalie prevented a goal. Stanley Arinze Ogbo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 14thth minute tested the skills of Kabiru Udoka when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The crowd rose to their feet as Berwick Upon Tweed's Iheatu Ajide slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Kabiru Udoka. That made the score 1-0 after 17 minutes of play. In the 21st minute, Olamide Omananyi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Berwick Upon Tweed booed when Rangers United F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rabiu Bamgbelu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Stanley Arinze Ogbo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kabiru Udoka having to interfere. 32 minutes into the game, Anthony Ugbade was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rangers United F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Berwick Upon Tweed the free kick. After a rather tough play, Rangers United F.C's Anthony Ugbade got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Anthony Ugbade got his second yellow card in the match during the 37th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. A collision led to Rangers United F.C getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Anthony Ugbade hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Iheatu Ajide managed to get in a good position for a shot. Berwick Upon Tweed's supporters rose to their feet, but Iheatu Ajide was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kabiru Udoka breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Through an outstanding action, after 40 minutes, Kabiru Udoka successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After some careless play in the Rangers United F.C defense, Omotayo Oparaku kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Kabiru Udoka. The Rangers United F.C fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Kabiru Udoka should have stopped the shot.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rabiu Bamgbelu was the one to do the kick off. Kabiru Udoka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stanley Arinze Ogbo in the 51st minute of play. After 52 played minutes Rangers United F.C got a freekick which was hit by Rabiu Bamgbelu. Stanley Arinze Ogbo struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Kabiru Udoka didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Berwick Upon Tweed. The supporters of Rangers United F.C booed when Berwick Upon Tweed was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Omotayo Oparaku didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Berwick Upon Tweed's zone, Benedict Tukura stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Malam Ekpo came out of the goal and Benedict Tukura tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Nnacheta Achi hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Rabiu Bamgbelu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dinobi Agamalafiya fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Malam Ekpo having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Rangers United F.C's Chioke Zubairu got a free kick in the 67th minute. Kabiru Udoka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Omotayo Oparaku in the 74th minute of play. Kabiru Udoka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Omotayo Oparaku in the 77th minute of play. In the 77th match minute, Rangers United F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rabiu Bamgbelu to maneuver through the defense. Olamide Omananyi took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 78th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Kabiru Udoka. Rangers United F.C's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 79 minutes of play Rangers United F.C's Chioke Zubairu was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After a rather tough play, Rangers United F.C's Chioke Zubairu got a free kick in the 80th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Stanley Arinze Ogbo in the 82nd minute of play forced Rangers United F.C's goalkeeper Kabiru Udoka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Olamide Omananyi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Berwick Upon Tweed's supporters rose to their feet, but Olamide Omananyi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kabiru Udoka breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Stanley Arinze Ogbo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Kabiru Udoka tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kabiru Udoka showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stanley Arinze Ogbo, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. After 91 minutes of play, Berwick Upon Tweed's Nnacheta Achi made it 5-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Kabiru Udoka was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a rather tough play, Berwick Upon Tweed's Osarobo Aborishade got a free kick in the 93rd minute. In the 94th minute, Olamide Omananyi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. For all the effort they put into the match, the Rangers United F.C players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Berwick Upon Tweed.