League

Birmingham Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) In the 2nd minute, Kiru Amadasu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nkemakolam Ezedinma made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erfan Argungu in the 9th minute of play. Bimbo Nworgu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Godwin Azubuike having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Birmingham's Biodun Ifejiagwa got a free kick in the 12th minute. Godwin Azubuike didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Magnus Ukaoha went, in the 13th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Magnus Ukaoha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bimbo Nworgu struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Godwin Azubuike didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Stonehouse. Magnus Ukaoha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Godwin Azubuike having to interfere. Magnus Ukaoha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Godwin Azubuike having to interfere. Birmingham's Godwin Azubuike played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Magnus Ukaoha in the 25th minute of play. With his leg Nkemakolam Ezedinma managed to avoid a goal in the 30thth minute, when Birmingham's Romanus Isiaq fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 30th match minute, Stonehouse was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oluwole Tukur to maneuver through the defense. Stonehouse's Nkemakolam Ezedinma played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erfan Argungu in the 32nd minute of play. Nkemakolam Ezedinma made an important save on a dangerous shot by Romanus Isiaq in the 35th minute. Usman Okutubo's late challenge caught a Birmingham's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Usman Okutubo helped the player get up and apologised. Usman Okutubo hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 37th minute, Romanus Isiaq managed to get in a good position for a shot. Birmingham's supporters rose to their feet, but Romanus Isiaq was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nkemakolam Ezedinma breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nkemakolam Ezedinma took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erfan Argungu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Magnus Ukaoha in the 44th minute of play forced Birmingham's goalkeeper Godwin Azubuike to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Birmingham players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Stonehouse were winning 0-1.

The wind increased when Erfan Argungu made the kick off in the second half. If Bimbo Nworgu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Bimbo Nworgu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Stonehouse's supporters rose to their feet, but Bimbo Nworgu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Godwin Azubuike breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Stonehouse getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Oluwole Tukur hit a great ball. Bimbo Nworgu who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 69thth minute tested the skills of Godwin Azubuike when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Stonehouse's Nkemakolam Ezedinma played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erfan Argungu in the 70th minute of play. In the 72nd match minute, Birmingham was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Romanus Isiaq to maneuver through the defense. Magnus Ukaoha's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Godwin Azubuike read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. In the 83rd minute, Magnus Ukaoha 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. After 84 played minutes Birmingham got a freekick which was hit by Kiru Amadasu. 85 minutes into the match, Birmingham's goal looked a bit too open when Magnus Ukaoha came free, but Godwin Azubuike reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 93rd minute of the match Langston Oduche sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nkemakolam Ezedinma skillfully saved the ball.