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STAR VILLA
Spectators: 6128 (Terracing: 4003, Seating: 2115, VIP seats: 10) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Onyeka Adegbesan made the kick off which started today's match. Warman Uduehi in the 3rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Okolocha Felix Alaba, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Chiji Adekoya received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Okolocha Felix Alaba tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Onyeka Adegbesan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 8th minute. Enoch Usiyan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Onyeka Adegbesan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ahmad Okhumeode Adejare fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Enoch Usiyan having to interfere. A collision led to Noble stars getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Nwokezuike Abah hit a great ball. Onyeka Adegbesan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ahmad Okhumeode Adejare in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Enoch Usiyan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, Warman Uduehi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Noble stars's supporters rose to their feet, but Warman Uduehi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Okolocha Felix Alaba breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Chiji Adekoya in the 35th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Okolocha Felix Alaba saved Spalding from getting behind. 37 minutes into the game, Spalding's Ahmad Okhumeode Adejare nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Enoch Usiyan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Mikel Ogunbona kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. Chiji Adekoya struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Okolocha Felix Alaba didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Noble stars. Onyeka Adegbesan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

The wind increased when Chiji Adekoya made the kick off in the second half. 55 minutes into the match, Noble stars's Warman Uduehi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Okolocha Felix Alaba narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ahmad Okhumeode Adejare blasted a shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Enoch Usiyan having to make a save. If Ahmad Okhumeode Adejare had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Warman Uduehi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 64th minute the ball was on its way in behind Noble stars's goalkeeper Enoch Usiyan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Chiji Adekoya recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Spalding's Onyeka Adegbesan got a good chance for a goal in the 72nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Okolocha Felix Alaba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Warman Uduehi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Warman Uduehi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Afamefula Adaji charged in rather forcefully in the 83rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Afamefula Adaji the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The referee gave Noble stars a penalty, 85 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Chigozie Makinwa, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Spalding's Okolocha Felix Alaba. 1-1. 91 minutes into the match, Noble stars's Chiji Adekoya sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Okolocha Felix Alaba narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Chiji Adekoya fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Okolocha Felix Alaba having to interfere. The Spalding players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Noble stars from taking control. The game ends in a draw.