League

Bucknell
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ishaq Iheanacho got the match started through his kick off. After a rather tough play, Nailsworth's Chinwo Bature got a free kick in the 6th minute. Udo Owobokiri hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Esomchi Abhulimhen's late challenge caught a Nailsworth's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Esomchi Abhulimhen helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Bucknell getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Esomchi Abhulimhen hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abazu Osiro in the 19th minute of play forced Nailsworth's goalkeeper Onyema Adebona to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Bucknell booed when Nailsworth was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chiemela Skinn didn't get a good kick on the ball. Onyema Adebona made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ike Abiakam in the 26th minute. Nailsworth's Ishaq Iheanacho got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 33rd minute, Onyemere Bada hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Esomchi Abhulimhen scored 1-0 in the 39th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Onyema Adebona, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ekundayo Aborishade during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ekundayo Aborishade kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match.

The wind increased when Abazu Osiro made the kick off in the second half. In the 61st minute, Okwudiliolisa Okon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Onyema Adebona showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Udo Owobokiri, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. After having played for 64 minutes, Esomchi Abhulimhen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bucknell's supporters crossed their fingers, but Esomchi Abhulimhen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Esomchi Abhulimhen was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 67 minutes had been played. When Nailsworth's Ishaq Iheanacho in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bucknell's goalie prevented a goal. Jibril Anzigah made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ishaq Iheanacho in the 73rd minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Abazu Osiro during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Abazu Osiro hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ishaq Iheanacho in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jibril Anzigah saved Bucknell from getting behind. Onyema Adebona showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ike Abiakam, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. In the 83rd match minute, Nailsworth was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ekundayo Aborishade to maneuver through the defense. Chiemela Skinn hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. A collision led to Bucknell getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Udo Owobokiri hit a great ball.