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Barcelona fc
Spectators: 5882 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1800, VIP seats: 82) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mudschahid Kimitei got the match started through his kick off. Philemon Ahangbas short, quick shot in the 5thth minute got Badamasi Ejide to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Ibezim Dikko stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tobenna Onigbanjo's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Philemon Ahangba managed to get in a good position for a shot. Barcelona fc's supporters rose to their feet, but Philemon Ahangba was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Badamasi Ejide breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Philemon Ahangba received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Badamasi Ejide tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 23 played minutes, Rockers United's Ahijah Efangwu shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ibezim Dikko came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Rockers United reached it. 24 minutes into the match, Barcelona fc's goal looked a bit too open when Tobenna Onigbanjo came free, but Ibezim Dikko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 30 minutes into the match, Rockers United's goalkeeper Badamasi Ejide had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Philemon Ahangba. 34 minutes into the game, Rockers United's Babajide Odoko nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ibezim Dikko made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Jacob Ekata charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jacob Ekata the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 41 played minutes Barcelona fc got a freekick which was hit by Jacob Ekata. 47 minutes into the match, Rockers United's Tobenna Onigbanjo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ibezim Dikko narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After the first half Rockers United were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Tobenna Onigbanjo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 55 minutes into the match, Rockers United's Babajide Odoko sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ibezim Dikko narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After having played for 56 minutes, Philemon Ahangba managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Barcelona fc's supporters crossed their fingers, but Philemon Ahangba was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Rockers United's zone, Tagbo Udechukwu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Badamasi Ejide came out of the goal and Tagbo Udechukwu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mudschahid Kimitei received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Badamasi Ejide tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 65th minute, Babajide Odoko got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Buka Sangobowale during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Rockers United booed when Barcelona fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Buka Sangobowale didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Babajide Odoko had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 70th minute, Nebeolisa Daika hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Badamasi Ejide took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mudschahid Kimitei, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 75 minutes, Tobenna Onigbanjo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rockers United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tobenna Onigbanjo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Barcelona fc booed when Rockers United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ajayi Dunmade didn't get a good kick on the ball. Badamasi Ejide made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Philemon Ahangba in the 83rd minute of play. Rockers United's Badamasi Ejide played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mudschahid Kimitei in the 84th minute of play. Babajide Odoko could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Ibezim Dikko made a huge save. In the 87th minute, Tobenna Onigbanjo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Badamasi Ejide made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mudschahid Kimitei in the 89th minute of play. After having played for 90 minutes, Philemon Ahangba managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Barcelona fc's supporters crossed their fingers, but Philemon Ahangba was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Babajide Odoko's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 93rdth minute, Ibezim Dikko skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Babajide Odoko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Barcelona fc supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Rockers United's performance. The match ended with a win for Rockers United.