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JJ Okocha Stadium
Spectators: 9700 (Terracing: 7500, Seating: 2000, VIP seats: 200) Guy Monzon started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th minute of the match, Tochi Oluwafemi tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Joseph Adepero saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After some careless play in the OK8CHA MZT defense, Festus Owotoki kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Joseph Adepero. The OK8CHA MZT fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Joseph Adepero should have stopped the shot. Eby Abodunrin struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Joseph Adepero didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Yoruba FC. Joseph Adepero made a fantastic save in the 13th minute, when Festus Owotoki sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Yoruba FC booed when OK8CHA MZT was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adamu Jibo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Joseph Adepero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ginikanwa Kalipa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 20 minutes into the game, Edson-Arantes Okocha was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. OK8CHA MZT's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Yoruba FC the free kick. In the 20th match minute, OK8CHA MZT was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edson-Arantes Okocha to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, OK8CHA MZT's Andy Anumunu got a free kick in the 29th minute. Tochi Oluwafemi in the 32ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Joseph Adepero, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The supporters of Yoruba FC booed when OK8CHA MZT was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adamu Jibo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 41 minutes into the game, Yoruba FC's Festus Owotoki nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Joseph Adepero made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Joseph Adepero was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Festus Owotoki showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 4-0 in the 46 minute of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 4-0.

Gaiya Okupe recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Yoruba FC's Chukwudi Henry Odhiambo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save Yoruba FC from getting a goal against them. The supporters of Yoruba FC booed when OK8CHA MZT was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sani Iweha didn't get a good kick on the ball. 60 minutes into the match, Yoruba FC's goal looked a bit too open when Guy Monzon came free, but Chukwudi Henry Odhiambo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 65 minutes into the match, OK8CHA MZT's goal looked a bit too open when Festus Owotoki came free, but Joseph Adepero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the OK8CHA MZT defense, Festus Owotoki kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Joseph Adepero. The OK8CHA MZT fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Joseph Adepero should have stopped the shot. Joseph Adepero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tochi Oluwafemi in the 71st minute of the match. Sani Iweha kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Edson-Arantes Okocha could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Chukwudi Henry Odhiambo made a huge save. Chukwudi Henry Odhiambo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edson-Arantes Okocha in the 82nd minute of the match. Edson-Arantes Okocha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chukwudi Henry Odhiambo having to interfere. 89 minutes into the match, OK8CHA MZT's Kelvin Nwogu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Chukwudi Henry Odhiambo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gaiya Okupe in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Chukwudi Henry Odhiambo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Yoruba FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.