1004 Stars Fc		Rivers Lions
343	Tactics	Normal
48%	Possession	52%
59%	Play in the half	41%
3	Shots	15
1	Fouls	2
0	Yellow cards	0
0	Red cards	0
0	Offsides	0
16.4	average mark	22.5
poor	Shooting	average
unsatisfactory	Passing	poor
hopeless	Defending	unsatisfactory

9 minute.
Nwosa makes a sublime pass. Aiyenugba just manages to reach the ball first. Obisesan takes over possession. Aiyenugba wins the ball from behind. Aiyenugba has a fantastic effort at goal.
It was close.

17 minute.
Obisesan passes, it`s a high ball. Agu ineptly catches the ball. Okemiri attempts to pass. Aiyenugba takes over possession. Aiyenugba takes a swing and hits it...
Missed by few inches.

30 minute.
the ball bounces off Aiyenugba`s chest. Aiyenugba attempts to pass. Ekong approaches the ball. Oruma wins the ball from behind. Oruma takes a swing and hits it...
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
1004 Stars Fc - Rivers Lions 0:1

32 minute.
Ezeji kicks the ball away from the goal. Layeni plays the ball off with his head. Ekong takes over possession. Aiyenugba wins the ball from behind. Aiyenugba takes a swing and hits it... Ezeji tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands.

36 minute.
Okemiri approaches the ball. Okemiri lobs the ball high into the air. Isah approaches the ball. Nwobodo cleverly intercepts the pass. Nwobodo passes, it`s a high ball.
Missed by few inches.

38 minute.
Layeni just manages to reach the ball first. Okemiri approaches the ball. The referee whistles for a foul Layeni is guilty of misconduct. Okemiri was harmed in the clash. Ekong approaches the free-kick. He attempts a short pass.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!! It`s a close game - a draw!
1004 Stars Fc - Rivers Lions 1:1

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: 1004 Stars Fc 60%, Rivers Lions 40%.
None of the teams have managed to break the deadlock - the game remains closely poised!
1004 Stars Fc - Rivers Lions 1:1

64 minute.
Layeni plays the ball through. Oruma just manages to reach the ball first. Aiyenugba approaches the ball. Oruma just manages to reach the ball first. Oruma has a fantastic effort at goal.
It was close.

73 minute.
Baita approaches the ball. Odemwingie cleverly intercepts the pass. Odemwingie attempts to pass. Aiyenugba approaches the ball. Aiyenugba has a fantastic effort at goal. Ezeji miraculously changed the ball`s trajectory.

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: 1004 Stars Fc 64%, Rivers Lions 36%.
None of the teams have managed to break the deadlock - the game remains closely poised!
1004 Stars Fc - Rivers Lions 1:1


Its a draw! The teams prepare themselves for the agony of extra time.

93 minute.
Obisesan passes, it`s a high ball. The ball is kicked out of play. Nwobodo approaches to take the throw-in. He is well-known for his good throws. Oruma approaches the ball. Oruma takes a swing and hits it... The keeper drops the ball. Butter-fingers!
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
1004 Stars Fc - Rivers Lions 1:2

103 minute.
Nwobodo takes over possession. Nwobodo attempts to pass. Aiyenugba takes over possession. Oruma just manages to reach the ball first. Oruma takes a swing and hits it... The ball dips, but not enough, it clips the bar.
What a tremendous chance!

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: 1004 Stars Fc 69%, Rivers Lions 31%.
1004 Stars Fc - Rivers Lions 1:2

113 minute.
Igwe cleverly intercepts the pass. Igwe makes a sublime pass. Here comes Agu, having a little trouble catching the ball. Igwe just manages to reach the ball first. Igwe shoots.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!! It`s a close game - a draw!
1004 Stars Fc - Rivers Lions 2:2

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: 1004 Stars Fc 37%, Rivers Lions 63%.
None of the teams have managed to break the deadlock - the game remains closely poised!
1004 Stars Fc - Rivers Lions 2:2


As none of the teams have managed to win during extra time, the match will be decided by penalties.

Oruma confidently approaches the penalty spot, kicks, after a short run-up. Ezeji palms the ball away with the tips of his fingers.
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The pressure mounts. The Referee puts the ball on the penalty spot. Igwe takes a run-up.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
1004 Stars Fc - Rivers Lions 3:2
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Aiyenugba places the ball on the spot. He tries not to look in the keeper`s eyes and then shoots.
It was close. the ball passes the goal line.
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Dosu places the ball on the spot. He tries not to look in the keeper`s eyes and then shoots. Imagbudu hopelessly throws himself behind the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
1004 Stars Fc - Rivers Lions 4:2
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Nwobodo confidently approaches the penalty spot, kicks, after a short run-up.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
1004 Stars Fc - Rivers Lions 4:3
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Ekong will face the keeper in penalty kick. Following a moment of concentration he runs up to the ball.
What a tremendous chance! the ball passes the goal line.
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Layeni places the ball on the spot. He tries not to look in the keeper`s eyes and then shoots.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!! It`s a close game - a draw!
1004 Stars Fc - Rivers Lions 4:4
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Odemwingie confidently approaches the penalty spot, kicks, after a short run-up.
Missed by few inches. Goal kick.
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Okemiri will face the keeper in penalty kick. Following a moment of concentration he runs up to the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
1004 Stars Fc - Rivers Lions 4:5
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Okemiri confidently approaches the penalty spot, kicks, after a short run-up. The ball dips, but not enough, it clips the bar.
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