By Chinedu laurel Okorodike (Aka Juanizy)
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The game started with a quick fire approach from Enyimba which saw Dare Ojo score the only goal of the match from outside the box in the 5th minute. Mfom Udoh had the chance to lay a pass to Christain Pyagbara to tap into an empty net, but Mfom Udoh choose the wrong option shooting straight into the goalkeeper who had an easy catch.
Enyimba looked hungrier and aggressive than Abia Warriors and kept tormenting the Abia Warriors back line led by Ogbonaya Okimiri.
In the 47th minute Joseph Osadiaye missed a glorious chance to put Enyimba two goals ahead after dribbling his way in the process beating Emmanuel Olowo and Valentine Nwabili, but he shot the ball straight at Abia Warriors goalkeeper Anozie Chinedu.
The first Half ended 1-0 in favour of Enyimba, But the second half started with Enyimba looking extra determined. In the 52nd minute Abia Warriors coach Kennedy Boboye made the first substitution of the game bringing in Michael Olaha who is an attacker for Ogbonaya Okimiri a defender.
Dare Ojo stuck for goal in the 65th minute from the right edge of the box but goalkeeper Anozie Chinedu of Abia Warriors saved brilliantly.
Enyimba coach Paul Aigbogun threw in Ezekiel Bassey for Osadiaye Joseph and Abu Azeez for Ifeanyi Onuigbo in the 67th and 71st minute respectively with the aim to pep things a little.
Mfom Udoh was having a quiet day as Abia Warriors defender Valentine NwabilI kept an eye on him and nullified every move he makes. In the 75th minute Christain Pyagbara laid a nice ball to new comer Ezekiel Bassey, the player dazzled and dribbled past his maker but shot straight at the goalkeeper who made a brilliant save to deny Bassey. The product of that effort was a corner which was wasted by Enyimba.
Enyimba kept pushing in search of a second goal to kill the game but the duo of Chima Ulocha and Emmanuel Olowo constantly intercepted every planned move by Enyimba.
Enyimba made their final substitution of the game in the 87th minute replacing Ikechukwu Ibenegbu with Nzube Anaezemba. At the other end Abia Warriors goalkeeper made a quick save to deny Ezekiel Bassey again.
Enyimba held on to win the game and claim the bragging right in the first Abia State derby played out of Abia State.
Stats
Yellow card: Enyimba 1 vs Abia Warriors 1
Red card : none
Possesion :
Corner: Enyimba: 3 vs Abia Warriors 6
Offside (Enyimba): 9
Offside (Abia Warriors): 3
Substitution: Enyimba: Ezekiel bassey (IN) Osadiaye Joseph (OUT)
Abu Azeez (IN) Ifeanyi Onuigbo (OUT)
Nzube Anaezemba (IN) Ikechukwu Ibenegbu (OUT)
Substitution: Abia Warriors: Michael Olaha (IN) for Ogbonaya Okemiri (OUT)
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