League

Salcombe
Spectators: 7434 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1750, VIP seats: 184) Biodun Ifejiagwa made the kick off and thus started the match. The audience was convinced that Nkiruka Etim's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Godwin Azubuike was relentless in the 7th minute of the game. Ogbonna Agunbiade took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erfan Argungu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the last second Godwin Azubuike throw himself and got hold of the ball when Nkiruka Etim in the 11thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. A well placed Nkiruka Etim short distance shot in the 12th minute ended with a hard ball which without a chance for the goalkeeper went staright up into the goalkeepers left cross. Nkiruka Etim succeeded in the game's 21st minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 2-0. Salcombe's Ogbonna Agunbiade played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Biodun Ifejiagwa in the 24th minute of play. 28 minutes into the game, Chizoba Brisibe was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Birmingham's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Salcombe the free kick. Chizoba Brisibe hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Birmingham's zone, Okey Gishiwari stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Godwin Azubuike came out of the goal and Okey Gishiwari tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nnam John in the 31st minute of play forced Birmingham's goalkeeper Godwin Azubuike to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kiru Amadasu struck a weak shot in the 32nd minute. Ogbonna Agunbiade didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Birmingham. Dilibe Adedipe fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ogbonna Agunbiade having to interfere. After 39 minutes, Nkiruka Etim made it 3-0 with a short kick to the right side. Birmingham's Godwin Azubuike tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When the match clock showed 43 minutes, the score became 4-0 when Nkiruka Etim sped through Birmingham's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Godwin Azubuike. Godwin Azubuike showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nkiruka Etim in the 48th minute of the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

After 56 played minutes Birmingham got a freekick which was hit by Chizoba Brisibe. In the 57th minute of the match Okey Gishiwari sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Godwin Azubuike skillfully saved the ball. In a very dangerous position, a player in Birmingham fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 58th minute. Penalty! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nkiruka Etim in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Godwin Azubuike prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Oddy Ojudun fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Salcombe's protests and gave Oddy Ojudun a yellow card for diving instead. In the 64th minute, Oddy Ojudun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kiru Amadasu during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Kiru Amadasu hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Nnamdi Ekeh received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Godwin Azubuike tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nkiruka Etim got in the 75th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Godwin Azubuike handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. When Nnam John fell near the penalty area in the 78th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Salcombe's protests and gave Nnam John a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Salcombe's Nnam John got a free kick in the 78th minute. The supporters of Birmingham booed when Salcombe was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Michael Akintola didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Salcombe's Nkiruka Etim in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Birmingham's goalie prevented a goal. Kiru Amadasu was shown his second yellow card after 92 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After a rather tough play, Birmingham's Kiru Amadasu got a free kick in the 93rd minute. When the match clock showed 95 minutes, the score became 7-0 when Nkiruka Etim sped through Birmingham's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Godwin Azubuike. Nkiruka Etim received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 98th minute. Godwin Azubuike tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Salcombe's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.