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Sutton Valence Stadi
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Azuka Obasa made the kick off and thus started the match. When Chike Abacha, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 4 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Ajuluchukwu Gulma was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Titilayo Abbey in the 5th minute of play forced Sutton Valence's goalkeeper Ajuluchukwu Gulma to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th minute Chike Abacha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ajuluchukwu Gulma saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Titilayo Abbey in the 11th minute of play forced Sutton Valence's goalkeeper Ajuluchukwu Gulma to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sutton Valence's Ajuluchukwu Gulma played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Titilayo Abbey in the 13th minute of play. In the 18th minute, Carterton United's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Azuka Obasa fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Osonduagwuike Obeleagu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 22ndth minute of the game Azuka Obasa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Carterton United's Obika Ajah was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Azuka Obasa struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Obika Ajah didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sutton Valence. Obika Ajah made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Azuka Obasa in the 29th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 30 minutes, Osonduagwuike Obeleagu took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Obika Ajah to make any attempt to save it. A collision led to Carterton United getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Ijeagha Dimeji hit a great ball. Osonduagwuike Obeleagu struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Obika Ajah didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sutton Valence. After 37 minutes of play, Carterton United's Titilayo Abbey made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ajuluchukwu Gulma was left in no man's land by his defense there! Ajuluchukwu Gulma showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Titilayo Abbey in the 42nd minute of the match. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Chike Abacha made a kick off. Carterton United's Chike Abacha got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Azuka Obasa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 60 minutes into the match, Sutton Valence's goalkeeper Ajuluchukwu Gulma had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Titilayo Abbey. Osonduagwuike Obeleagu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Obika Ajah tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 69th minute of the game. One of Sutton Valence:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Carterton United:s goal. Titilayo Abbey received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Ajuluchukwu Gulma tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 78 minutes into the game, Abdulsalami Seyi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Carterton United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sutton Valence the free kick. After some careless play in the Carterton United defense, Osonduagwuike Obeleagu kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Obika Ajah. The Carterton United fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Obika Ajah should have stopped the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Carterton United's zone, Osonduagwuike Obeleagu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Obika Ajah came out of the goal and Osonduagwuike Obeleagu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Sutton Valence booed when Carterton United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Esomchi Oluwole didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Carterton United's zone, Azuka Obasa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Obika Ajah came out of the goal and Azuka Obasa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Carterton United's Dube Oyeoku got a free kick in the 98th minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Sutton Valence had won after a very even match.