League

Highland Park
Spectators: 9919 (Terracing: 7247, Seating: 2497, VIP seats: 175) Highland Eagles AFC's Uzochukwu Etuhu started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. A hard shot 4 in the game by Uzochukwu Etuhu from a close distance when the talented Rufus Ajayi managed to make a qualified save. Torpoint City's players were relieved. After 8 played minutes Highland Eagles AFC got a freekick which was hit by Nwokike Douglas. After 14 minutes, Uzochukwu Etuhu made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Torpoint City's Rufus Ajayi tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpected shot in the 18th minute by Bitrus Abia got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Torpoint City's defense didn't have a chance, in the 20th minute, when Bitrus Abia scored to the left of an out of position Rufus Ajayi, making the score, 3-0. Obika Olutola showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nyongun Emenalo in the 24th minute of the match. 26 minutes into the match, Torpoint City's goalkeeper Rufus Ajayi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Uzochukwu Etuhu. Uzochukwu Etuhu in the 28thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Rufus Ajayi, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Uzochukwu Etuhus short, quick shot in the 28thth minute got Rufus Ajayi to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The supporters of Torpoint City booed when Highland Eagles AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abishai Adefarakan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Obika Olutola showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iloabuchi Ajide in the 31st minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Henry Arowolo during the 34th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Henry Arowolo hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Highland Eagles AFC's Nwokeocha Obiyo shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 35th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Rufus Ajayi but with some difficulty. Torpoint City's Nyongun Emenalo got a good chance for a goal in the 39th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Uzochukwu Etuhu scored 5-0 in the 48th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rufus Ajayi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 5-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nyongun Emenalo made a kick off. When Saidi Ayara fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Torpoint City's protests and gave Saidi Ayara a yellow card for diving instead. Rufus Ajayi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Uzochukwu Etuhu's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nwokeocha Obiyo in the 59th minute of play forced Torpoint City's goalkeeper Rufus Ajayi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bitrus Abia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 64 minutes into the match, Torpoint City's goal looked a bit too open when Uzochukwu Etuhu came free, but Rufus Ajayi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rufus Ajayi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ikechukwu Garo, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Iloabuchi Ajide hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Torpoint City's Rufus Ajayi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Uzochukwu Etuhu in the 73rd minute of play. After having played for 76 minutes, Uzochukwu Etuhu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Highland Eagles AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Uzochukwu Etuhu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Rufus Ajayi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bitrus Abia in the 78th minute of play. Obika Olutola took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nyongun Emenalo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rufus Ajayi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Uzochukwu Etuhu's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. Rufus Ajayi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bitrus Abia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rufus Ajayi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ikechukwu Garo's shot from short distance in the 95th minute. Ozulu Oyeoku kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Highland Eagles AFC had played much better football throughout.