Nigeria U21		Ghana U21
5-2-3 Dynamic	Tactics	30 ton
51%	Possession	49%
35%	Play in the half	65%
20	Shots	3
3	Fouls	3
0	Yellow cards	1
0	Red cards	0
1	Offsides	1
46.3	average mark	30.9
good	Shooting	average
solid	Passing	poor
adequate	Defending	average

5 minute.
Adotey makes a sublime pass. Ainoo takes over possession. The referee whistles for a foul Kalu is guilty of misconduct. Ainoo was hurt. He`s crying with pain! The distance from the goal is not that far. Adotey takes a run-up, and takes a cracking free-kick.
Missed by few inches.

8 minute.
following a swift pass, Bonus attempts to control the ball. Abana approaches the ball. Abana makes a one-touch pass. Okocha takes over possession. Okocha takes a swing and hits it...
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Nigeria U21 - Ghana U21 1:0

23 minute.
Abana makes an instep pass. Babalade lobs the ball high into the air. Okocha just manages to reach the ball first. Okocha takes a swing and hits it... The ball hits the bar.

30 minute.
Babalade approaches to take the throw-in. He is well-known for his good throws. Zeigbo attempts to pass. Okocha just manages to reach the ball first. Okocha has a fantastic effort at goal.
It was close.

39 minute.
The assistant referee points to the corner. Adotey approaches the corner-kick. He crosses towards the box. Omoefe tries to claim a difficult ball. Doe just manages to reach the ball first. Doe takes a swing and hits it...
It was close.

45 minute.
Omoefe makes an instep pass. Zeigbo makes a sublime pass. Gaise just manages to reach the ball first. Okocha takes over possession. Okocha takes a swing and hits it...
It was close.

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: Nigeria U21 41%, Ghana U21 59%.
Nigeria U21 - Ghana U21 1:0

49 minute.
Bonus ineptly catches the ball. Abana takes over possession. Abana makes a one-touch pass. Okocha approaches the ball. Okocha takes a swing and hits it... Padmore miraculously changed the ball`s trajectory.

66 minute.
Abana cleverly intercepts the pass. Abana passes the ball on the spur of the moment. Okocha approaches the ball. Okocha has a fantastic effort at goal. Padmore desperately tries to grasp hold of the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Nigeria U21 - Ghana U21 2:0

74 minute.
Omoefe centers. Here comes Okocha, having a little trouble catching the ball. Boadi approaches the ball. Okocha cleverly intercepts the pass. Okocha takes a swing and hits it...
Missed by few inches.

78 minute.
The ball is kicked out of play. Wassa comes on to the pitch. Babalade throws the ball in. Zeigbo tries to trap the ball with his chest. Adotey fouls inside the box. Penalty! Zeigbo is stretchered away. The injury looks serious. Zeigbo is unable to continue playing. Onwuzuruike comes on to the pitch. Okocha places the ball on the spot. He tries not to look in the keeper`s eyes and then shoots.
Missed by few inches.

79 minute.
Goal kick. Padmore, makes a strong kick up towards the midfield. Kalu plays the ball off with his head. Abana approaches the ball. Abana has a fantastic effort at goal.
It was close.

80 minute.
the ball passes the goal line. Adam comes on to the pitch. Ansong comes on to the pitch.

80 minute.
Adam makes an instep pass. Onwuzuruike takes over possession. Adam trips an opponent. That`s a foul! Adam is cautioned.

80 minute.
Onwuzuruike was harmed in the clash. Kalu approaches the free-kick. He attempts a short pass. Gaise has problems with catching the ball. Okocha approaches the ball. Okocha has a fantastic effort at goal. Padmore hopelessly throws himself behind the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Nigeria U21 - Ghana U21 3:0

83 minute.
Ansong makes a one-touch pass. Manu takes over possession. Manu lobs the ball high into the air. Wassa just manages to reach the ball first. Wassa shoots.
It was close.

87 minute.
Wassa takes the ball on, but the ref holds up the play - offside. Kalu approaches the set piece. Gaise ineptly catches the ball. Okocha just manages to reach the ball first. Okocha shoots.
It was close.

89 minute.
Boadi plays the ball off with his head. following a swift pass, Nyasugbor attempts to control the ball. Abana takes over possession. Abana shoots. Padmore hopelessly throws himself behind the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Nigeria U21 - Ghana U21 4:0

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: Nigeria U21 28%, Ghana U21 72%.
Nigeria U21 - Ghana U21 4:0