League

Alwinton Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Egobudike Isiaq took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Chiganu Okulolo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Madukaife Desalu. Starry city's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Chiganu Okulolo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 9thth minute of the game Egobudike Isiaq who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Starry city's Madukaife Desalu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Madukaife Desalu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Egobudike Isiaq's shot from short distance in the 11th minute. Fola Kamba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emmanuel Emecheta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fola Kamba didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 22nd minute, which inside left pole to 2-1. With a little luck, Real Potters's Fola Kamba got control of the ball when Aboi Amuda tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 29th match minute, Real Potters was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abimbola Ochegbulu to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Starry city's Chimezie Umezuruike got a free kick in the 34th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Egobudike Isiaq in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Madukaife Desalu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 37 minutes into the match, Real Potters's goalkeeper Fola Kamba had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aboi Amuda.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Aboi Amuda made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aniedi Ademilehin in the 52nd minute of play forced Real Potters's goalkeeper Fola Kamba to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Chikwendu Shitta-Bay kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. In the 57th match minute, Starry city was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Taye Adhama to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Egobudike Isiaq in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Madukaife Desalu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Starry city's Obijiaku Udoh got a free kick in the 66th minute. When Emmanuel Emecheta came up free with the goalie in the 70th minute, the Starry city fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Emmanuel Emecheta couldn't finish the play. Dick Makinwa charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dick Makinwa the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Dick Makinwa hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. Mala Fayemi charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mala Fayemi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Starry city booed when Real Potters was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mala Fayemi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 91 played minutes Starry city got a freekick which was hit by Aboi Amuda. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emmanuel Emecheta in the 92nd minute of play forced Real Potters's goalkeeper Fola Kamba to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Egobudike Isiaq fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Madukaife Desalu having to interfere. For all the effort they put into the match, the Real Potters players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Starry city.