League

Alwinton Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Aboi Amuda made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 2nd minute, Akabueze Imagbudu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Taye Bature had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 6 minutes into the game, Nonye Olatokunbo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Starry city's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ebira United Fc the free kick. The supporters of Ebira United Fc booed when Starry city was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nonye Olatokunbo didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Buch Ugwuh in the 15th minute of play forced Starry city's goalkeeper Madukaife Desalu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Madukaife Desalu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Buch Ugwuh's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. Buch Ugwuh sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Starry city's Madukaife Desalu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Buch Ugwuh in the 33rd minute of play. 34 minutes into the match, Ebira United Fc's goalkeeper Chiazagomekpele Ige had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aboi Amuda. Aboi Amuda's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Chiazagomekpele Ige read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. After having played for 40 minutes, Taye Bature managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ebira United Fc's supporters crossed their fingers, but Taye Bature was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 45th minute the ball was on its way in behind Starry city's goalkeeper Madukaife Desalu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

With a little luck, Starry city's Madukaife Desalu got control of the ball when Taye Bature tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aboi Amuda in the 54th minute of play forced Ebira United Fc's goalkeeper Chiazagomekpele Ige to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Ebira United Fc getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Buch Ugwuh hit a great ball. Taye Bature fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Madukaife Desalu having to interfere. Nonye Olatokunbo kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. The supporters of Ebira United Fc booed when Starry city was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aboi Amuda didn't get a good kick on the ball. Madukaife Desalu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Taye Bature, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. The supporters of Starry city booed when Ebira United Fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ete Charlie Ifesinachi didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Starry city getting a freekick after 97 minutes play. Obijiaku Udoh hit a great ball. Ebira United Fc played a much better game than Starry city and deserved their victory. The Starry city players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.