League

Birkdale st
Spectators: 9225 (Terracing: 6920, Seating: 2122, VIP seats: 183) In the 3rd minute, Nwabugwu Bichi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Akamadu Oke sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ikem Isu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tunde Udbeide in the 8th minute of play. 15 minutes into the game, Hendon's Habakkuk Isibor nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ikem Isu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Obidimkpa Ahmed kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. Ikem Isu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kete Titus Udoh, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Hendon fans' excitement grew in the 23rd match minute when Hendon's Habakkuk Isibor looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Ikem Isu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tunde Udbeide in the 28th minute of the match. Jushua Sati Tunde made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nna Ogbo in the 31st minute. After a rather tough play, Birkk FC's Obidimkpa Ahmed got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Tunde Udbeide received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Ikem Isu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Hendon booed when Birkk FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ayoade Brisibe didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Hendon getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Habakkuk Isibor hit a great ball. Tunde Udbeide scored 0-4 in the 40th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ikem Isu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Akamadu Oke in the 43rd minute of play forced Birkk FC's goalkeeper Ikem Isu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Okagbue Ojonugwa in the 44th minute of play forced Birkk FC's goalkeeper Ikem Isu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Akamadu Oke to strike the kick off in the second half. If Achebe Okeke had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jushua Sati Tunde stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Achebe Okeke's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. 59 minutes into the match, Birkk FC's goalkeeper Ikem Isu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Habakkuk Isibor. After 61 minutes of play, Hendon's Okagbue Ojonugwa made it 0-5 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ikem Isu was left in no man's land by his defense there! After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Habakkuk Isibor managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hendon's supporters rose to their feet, but Habakkuk Isibor was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ikem Isu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Achebe Okeke sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Birkk FC fans' excitement grew in the 68th match minute when Birkk FC's Achebe Okeke looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-5 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The supporters of Birkk FC booed when Hendon was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jeremiah Ohuabunwa didn't get a good kick on the ball. 74 minutes into the game, Tunde Udbeide recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ikem Isu. Tunde Udbeide showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-6. After 79 minutes of play, Birkk FC's Achebe Okeke made it 2-6 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Jushua Sati Tunde was left in no man's land by his defense there! After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Okagbue Ojonugwa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hendon's supporters rose to their feet, but Okagbue Ojonugwa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ikem Isu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 89 minutes into the match, Birkk FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jeremiah Ohuabunwa came free, but Ikem Isu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Achebe Okeke had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jushua Sati Tunde made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nna Ogbo in the 94th minute of play. When the match was over Hendon could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Birkk FC throughout the match.