Barau FC secured a 2-0 victory over Abia Warriors in Match Round 5 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with J. Atule and I. Ayoola scoring the goals.
Barau FC
Abia Warriors
Substitutions:
Barau FC
- S. Chukwudi Oganbor (U. Al Amin, 46)
- K. Suur (I. Ayoola, 46)
Abia Warriors
Ball possession:
Atule opened the scoring in the 21st minute, giving Barau FC a half-time lead. Ayoola then doubled the advantage 16 minutes after the break to complete a comfortable win for the hosts.
Passes:
The result was decided by Barau FC’s ability to take advantage of their key moments, although the available match data does not include detailed shot or possession figures beyond zero entries in each category.
Defense:
Barau FC took the lead when Atule found the net in the 21st minute. Abia Warriors were unable to respond before the interval, leaving Barau FC in control at half-time.
Face-to-face:
Ayoola added the second goal in the 61st minute, strengthening Barau FC’s position and giving Abia Warriors a difficult task in the closing stages. The visitors could not find a way back into the match as Barau FC held on for a clean sheet and all three points.
Fouls:
- Yellow cards:
- I. Nura (Barau FC) at 30 minute
The last five games (including this match):
- Barau FC - WDWW
- Abia Warriors - LWDD
Top 5 NPFL scorers:
Line-ups:
Next games:
- Barau FC will play with Sporting Lagos. September 26 at 15:00 (GMT), on Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
- Abia Warriors will play with Bendel Insurance. September 27 at 15:00 (GMT), on Umuahia Township Stadium.