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A strike from Bright Ejike gave Heartland FC vital points against Warri Wolves in Owerri.
The striker who was dropped from the 6-man local based team list to feature in AFCON 2017 clash against Tanzania, scored in the 30th minute from the spot to give his side all three points against a very stern Warri Wolves team. Naij.com shares with you a minute-by-minute account of the encounter.
Heartlandwere looking to get their quest for a continental ticket back on track after a 1-0 defeat to Abia Warriors in their Week 25 fixture and Bright Ejike delivered by ending his his 6 games goal drought.
Warri Wolves star man Gbolohan Salami was absent after the striker was surprisingly dropped from the 6-man list of local based players to be merged with the 18 international players for Super Eagles AFCON 2017 qualifiers against Tanzania.
Naij.com will be bringing you Live Coverage of the mouthwatering encounter at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri.
Heartland XI: Emmanuel Iwu 35, Kelechi Ekeh 31, Zoumana Doumbia 4, Julius Ubido (C) 26, Wale Doyeni 2, Kingsley Ajaero 30, Collins Nwaneri 12, Bright Ejike 8, Emeka Ogbugh 9, Arinze Nwangwu 15, Gift Oke 34.
Heartland Subs: Ebele Obi 18, Ebere Odichie 5, Chinedu Efugh 29, Jimoh Oni 32, Ekezie Chukwuwike 39, Mohammaed Mohammed 17.
Coach: Bethel Orji
Warri Wolves XI: Odah Okiemute 30, Onamado Goodluck 24, Ojo Mine 16, Ossai Uche 17, Egwekwe Azubuike 15, Ogagotweho Oke 32, Azeez Abu 8, Ibenegbu Ikechukwu 35, Kufre Ebong 29, Egbeta Michael 12, Dimgba Stanley 19.
Warri Wolves Subs: Rhiogbere Tejiri 21, Kwambe Solomon 18, Omodiagbe Emmanuel 13, Okoyoh Michael 10, Osadiaye Joseph 11, Alimi Sikiru 22, Itoya Kelvin 28. Super Eagles invitee Solomon Kwambe is on the bench.
Coach: Paul Aigbogun
Referee: Gabriel Adigwe (Lagos)
Players have the traditional handshake before the match (Heartland on Red, Warri Wolves on Blue. PHOTO CREDIT: Nomso Obiajuru
HEAD-TO-HEAD (Last 5 fixtures)
4/27/15 Warri Wolves 2 – 0 Heartland
10/19/14 Heartland 1 – 0 Warri Wolves
5/18/14 Warri Wolves 1 – 0 Heartland 0
7/21/13 Heartland 1 – 0 Warri Wolves
3/21/13 Warri Wolves 1 Heartland 1
Bright Ejike strikes for Heartland from the spot in the 30 minutes. They lead Warri Wolves 1-0 in Owerri
90+2: Final whistle blown, Heartland takes all 3 points here. It finishes Heartland 1- 0 Warri Wolves. Bright Ejike voted Man of the MATCH after his 12 strike of the season.
90+1: Ojo swings a long throw for Wolves but the Iwu jumps high and claims. The referee to sound the whistle any moment from now.
90: We are into stoppage time here. Wolves has three minutes to rescue a point here. Heartland leads 1-0
87: The shot is taken but blocked. Wolves to break away.
85: We are into the final five minutes of the game. Wolves has a dangerous freekick to defend, can Heartland double their lead?
83: Nwaneri plays a delightful pass to Ekezie who tries to pick out Ejike but he hits his cross to hard. That was a good chance for Heartland FC.
81: Kufre Ebong caught in an offside position. Heartland under pressure at the moment as Wolves are fighting hard to get an equalizer.
79: Good play! New entry Ekezie plays a one-two with Nwaneri but Onamodo does well to clear the danger.
78: Itoya IN, Azeez Out for Warri Wolves
77: Emeka OUT, Ekezie IN for Heartland.
75: The ball is swung in from the right and Skipper Onamado takes a shot but it’s blocked. Osadiaye with the follow up but his shot is wide. Wolves throwing everything they have now at Heartland who steal leads thanks to a 30 minutes strike from Bright Ejike.
73: Freekick to Wolves in a dangerous situation. They are piling all the pressure now
72: BIG CHANCE! New entry Osadiaye plays a delightful pass to defender and skipper Onamodo but Iwu makes a fine save for Heartland
70: We are into the final 20 minutes of the game. The home fans are happy, they are singing “UP HEARTLAND, UP NAZE MILLIONAIRES, OWERE WU OKE MBA”
69: Egbeta Michael OUT, Micheal Okoyoh In for Warri Wolves. Just after that Azeez is caught in an offside position.
67: Egwekwe fouls an Heartland player just at the edge of the box but Emeka’s freekick is straight at the wall. Still 1-0 in favour of Heartland.
66: The ref finally issues the first yellow card to Wolves. Oke and Azeez the offenders.
64: Corner Kick to Wolves. Ibenegbu swings it in but it’s into the safe hands of goalie Iwu.
62: Abu Azeez who has been the liveliest Wolves player on the pitch tries to pick out his teammate but he over hits his pass. Wolves trying to claw their way back into this one.
61: FREE-KICK TO heartland and the fans are demanding that Ref Gabriel use his card more often on the Wolves players.
60: New entry Odichie sees his shot first kick fly way high.
58: Sub for Heartland, Odichie IN, Nwangwu OUT
56: Sub for Wolves, DIMGBA OUT, OSADIAYE IN
55: Heartland captain Ubido becomes the first player to be booked for a foul on Dimgba
53: Heartland Emeka is caught in an offside position. The atmosphere here is electrifying as the home band are thrilling fans with nice songs. Heartland leads 1-0.
50: A long ball from the left tries to pick out Heartland’s star man but the ball is high and wide.
49: Azeez dribbles pass two Heartland defenders but his shot is blocked. Half chance there!
47: Heartland starting the second half the brighter side. Freekick to the home team but the strike is straight at goal keeper Odah.
46: The second half is underway, can Wolves get an equalizer or will Heartland extend their lead. Another 45 mins to decide.
45+1: Corner kick to Heartland but the Wolves defense clears and that’s the last kick of the game. HALFTIME! HEARTLAND 1 WARRI WOLVES 0. Bright Ejike’s strike the difference at the break.
45: We are into stoppage time. One minutes to be played and Heartland still much the better side. Ref Gabriel to sound his whistle any moment from now.
43: BIG CHANCE! Kufre Ebong plays a delightful pass to Abu Azeez but the midfielder fires his shot way high from 6 yards out.
41: Referee Gabriel gives another freekick to Heartland. He’s still yet to issue a card in this game. Heartland doing just enough to frustrate their visitors.
38: Freekick to Heartland, Arinze is brought down in his own half!
35: At the other end a cross from the right wing tries to pick out Ebong but the ball is cleared.
32: Another chance for Ejike but the striker shot hits the side-net. That was a glorious chance!
30: GOALLLLLL! Bright Ejike scores from the spot. Heartland 1 Warri Wolves 0. The strikers now has 12 goals in the league
28: Penalty to Heartland as a wolves player handles the ball. Bright Ejike to take
27: Emeka tries to deceive goalkeeper Odah but his freekick is well handled by the goalkeeper.
26: Heartland Arinze with a nice drive from the right wing, beat pass his markers but goalkeeper rushes out of his lines to clear the danger as the player almost pulled the triggered there. Real scare for Wolves!
25: A corner kick is swung in and captain Ubido rises high but his header is high. BEST CHANCE FOR HEARTLAND IN THE GAME!
23: CHANCE! Ejike does well to beat his marker but his shot hits the side net. Still 0-0
22: Ibenegbu releases Azeez with a delightful pass but the Wolves midfielder can’t find a way pass his marker and the chance is cleared.
20: A defensive howler from heartland skipper Ubido almost gives Ibenegbu a scoring chance but the striker shot is blocked. Big chance there!
17: Ejike is caught in an offside position.
15: Beautiful piece of play from the Heartland duo of Bright Ejike and Emeka Ogbugh as the latter wins a corner kick for the home fans. It comes to nothing but the fans are loving it over here.
12: Heartland’s Ekeh calls goalkeeper Odah into action with the first real chance of the game. Still goalless after 13 minutes of play
10: Wolves Azeez strikes again from yards out but its straight into the hands of goalkeeper Iwu for Heartland
9: Kufre Ebong plays a one-two with Onamodo and takes a shot but the midfielders strike is wide.
7: A wolves player is down, looks like Azeez Abu but he’s back on his feet and play continues.
5: Another corner kick to Heartland, a chance falls to Emeka but the Wolves defenders were quick to clear their lines.
4: Heartland Nwaneri brings down Wolves Winger Dimgba in his own half and its a freekick to Wolves.
2: Penalty call for Heartland as Ejike is brought down but the ref waves play on
1: The game is underway, First cornerkick of the game for Heartland but Ekeh cross is cleared
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