League

Pirate Stadium
Spectators: 8457 (Terracing: 6344, Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 169) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Bina Yaguda took the kick off in the first half of the match. Iroawuchi Ibileke showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bina Yaguda, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Iroawuchi Ibileke made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kezie Itodo in the 7th minute of play. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind Pirate Captain F.C's goalkeeper Iroawuchi Ibileke, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Blackbirds Futbol Club booed when Pirate Captain F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mallam Eneche didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pirate Captain F.C's Iroawuchi Ibileke played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bina Yaguda in the 14th minute of play. Iroawuchi Ibileke showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bina Yaguda, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. In the 20th minute, Kezie Itodo 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. Sulaimon Sunday made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mallam Eneche in the 24th minute. In the 27thth minute of the game Kezie Itodo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Pirate Captain F.C's Iroawuchi Ibileke was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 30th minute, Kezie Itodo 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 a rather tough play, Pirate Captain F.C's Goodness Omotayo got a free kick in the 30th minute. The supporters of Blackbirds Futbol Club booed when Pirate Captain F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nike Usideme didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eseme Makera hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Bina Yaguda's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iroawuchi Ibileke read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. Pirate Captain F.C's Iroawuchi Ibileke played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kezie Itodo in the 45th minute of play.

When Pirate Captain F.C's Gabriel Uzochukwu in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Blackbirds Futbol Club's goalie prevented a goal. After 53 played minutes Blackbirds Futbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Ini Dokubo-Asari. Ade Sangobowale kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Eseme Makera hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. In the 66th minute, Pirate Captain F.C's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Bina Yaguda fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. A hard shot 69 in the game by Kezie Itodo from a close distance when the talented Iroawuchi Ibileke managed to make a qualified save. Pirate Captain F.C's players were relieved. In the 73rd minute Bina Yaguda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iroawuchi Ibileke saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Iroawuchi Ibileke stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bina Yaguda's shot from short distance in the 75th minute. In the 78th minute, Eseme Makera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pirate Captain F.C's Iroawuchi Ibileke proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save Pirate Captain F.C from getting a goal against them. 87 minutes into the match, Blackbirds Futbol Club's Ade Sangobowale sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Iroawuchi Ibileke narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Bina Yaguda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Blackbirds Futbol Club were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.