League

Birkdale st
Spectators: 9207 (Terracing: 6907, Seating: 2117, VIP seats: 183) Birkk FC's Achebe Okeke 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. Obidimkpa Ahmed hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Ikem Isu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nwachinemelu Nkwocha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 11th minute Nwachukwu Okoduwa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ikem Isu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Birkk FC's Ikem Isu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nwachukwu Okoduwa in the 17th minute of play. Nna Ogbo's late challenge caught a Blue stars's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nna Ogbo helped the player get up and apologised. Ikem Isu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nwachinemelu Nkwocha in the 24th minute of the match. Ikem Isu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Otito Asuzu, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. The supporters of Blue stars booed when Birkk FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Achebe Okeke didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ikem Isu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jibrin Emenike, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Blue stars's Jibrin Emenike got a good chance for a goal in the 39th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Blue stars's Jibrin Emenike got a good chance for a goal in the 42nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 45th match minute, Birkk FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Auwalu Dalhatu to maneuver through the defense. 47 minutes into the match, Nwachinemelu Nkwocha notched a goal, 0-4, to the right of Birkk FC's Ikem Isu. Ikem Isu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After the first half Blue stars were leading 0-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Ikem Isu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Okeke Achilike, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet as Otito Asuzu kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Ikem Isu. That made the score 0-5 in the 58 minute of play. In the 61st minute Achebe Okeke shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Yemi Odumegwu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 63rd minute, Nwachinemelu Nkwocha left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Blue stars fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-6. Ikem Isu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nwachinemelu Nkwocha, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. After having played for 67 minutes, Nna Ogbo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Birkk FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nna Ogbo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ikem Isu made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Nwachinemelu Nkwocha sent off a good shot on target. Nwachinemelu Nkwocha received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Ikem Isu came out and tried to block the shot, but Nwachinemelu Nkwocha slotted it home off the left post making it 0-7 in the 70th minute. A hard shot 74 in the game by Nwachinemelu Nkwocha from a close distance when the talented Ikem Isu managed to make a qualified save. Birkk FC's players were relieved. In the 77th minute, Obidimkpa Ahmed hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nwachukwu Okoduwa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Ikem Isu made a huge save. The supporters of Blue stars booed when Birkk FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nna Ogbo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nwachinemelu Nkwocha took the ball and in the 92 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ikem Isu. Ikem Isu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-9. When the final whistle sounded Blue stars left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Birkk FC.