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24/11/2055, Tigray Stadium, Mek'ele, Ethiopia, Live on National TV
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Ethiopia Vs Venezuela

Ethiopia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: O Egbunike (GK) , J Adeyanju (CB) , N Ezeonu (CB) , A Jama (RB) , I Neman (LB) , I Elue (CDM) , N Odozoronikeku (CAM) , T Akintoye (RM) , E Ogoli (LM) , I Ndukwu (ST) , T Ikimi (ST) And the subs are: M Ekhosuehi (CB) , J Babatunde (CB) , O Aminu (CM) , M Ajagun (CM) , L Izonritei (ST)

Venezuela play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: V Ambriz (GK) , Q Violante (CB) , R Jaramillo (CB) , Q Pantano (RB) , C Alamillo (LB) , F Aguilera (CDM) , O Esquilin (CAM) , V Paiz (RM) , V Malon (LM) , M Farias (ST) , N Frontera (ST) And the subs are: J Cuervo (CB) , B Saldana (CB) , J Burgo (CM) , Q Ceballos (CM) , M Revilla (ST)

Welcome to Tigray Stadium in Mek'ele, Ethiopia where Ethiopia will face Venezuela.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 60000.

1' - Ethiopia kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

7' - Quiqui Violante passes to Quinto Pantano.  Quinto Pantano sees Ovidio Esquilin making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ovidio Esquilin takes the ball.  Ovidio Esquilin tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Odion Egbunike!  

12' - Odion Egbunike plays a short pass to James Adeyanju.  James Adeyanju passes a long ball to Nathaniel Ezeonu.  Nathaniel Ezeonu plays the ball to Theophilus Akintoye.  Theophilus Akintoye passes the ball to Ikechukwu Ndukwu.  Ikechukwu Ndukwu sees Thompson Ikimi making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Thompson Ikimi is caught offside!  

17' - Ovidio Esquilin brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Nwankwo Odozoronikeku, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Nwankwo Odozoronikeku the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Venezuela.  

19' - Vicente Malon passes the ball to Nasario Frontera.  Nasario Frontera speeds past Ikechukwu Ndukwu.  

19' - Nasario Frontera sees Ovidio Esquilin making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Ovidio Esquilin has strayed offside!  

24' - Roman Jaramillo passes a long ball to Cipriano Alamillo.  Cipriano Alamillo passes to Vicente Malon.  Vicente Malon strikes the ball from outside the area...and its in! It's a fine goal from Vicente Malon for Venezuela!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

25' - Ethiopia kick the ball off for the restart.  

39' - Elderson Ogoli looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot goes wide!

45' - Marjun Farias tackles Imran Neman and takes the ball.  Venezuela try to launch a quick counter attack.  James Adeyanju tackles Marjun Farias and takes the ball.  Cipriano Alamillo tackles James Adeyanju and the ball goes loose.  Venezuela attempt to counter.  Nasario Frontera attempts to beat Imran Neman using his skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Venezuela kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Cipriano Alamillo passes to Quiqui Violante.  Quiqui Violante passes the ball to Quinto Pantano.  Quinto Pantano plays a long ball to Fraco Aguilera.  Fraco Aguilera sees Marjun Farias making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Marjun Farias is able to take the ball.  Marjun Farias attempts a shot towards goal...and Marjun Farias scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Venezuela player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

50' - Ethiopia kick the ball off for the restart.  

54' - Quinto Pantano brings the ball forward, outpacing Thompson Ikimi.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  James Adeyanju is going to be taken off.  Julius Babatunde is going to be brought on.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ikechukwu Ndukwu will come off.  Lucas Izonritei joins the game from the bench.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Theophilus Akintoye is going to be taken off.  Mudashiru Ajagun is going to be brought on.  

66' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Vicente Paiz is going to be taken off.  Jose Burgo joins the game from the bench.  

67' - Imran Neman runs with the ball, beating Vicente Malon.  

68' - Imran Neman sees Lucas Izonritei making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Lucas Izonritei takes the ball.  Lucas Izonritei tries to cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Izunna Elue hits the ball from distance, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from Izunna Elue for Ethiopia!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

69' - Venezuela kick the ball off for the restart.  

73' - Vicente Malon slides the ball to Roman Jaramillo.  Roman Jaramillo plays the ball to Quinto Pantano.  Quinto Pantano finds Cipriano Alamillo with a short pass.  Cipriano Alamillo finds Vicente Malon with a long pass.  Vicente Malon whips in a cross, but Nathaniel Ezeonu intercepts and takes possession.  

75' - Nathaniel Ezeonu chips a long ball to Nwankwo Odozoronikeku.  Nwankwo Odozoronikeku attempts to use his skills to beat Quiqui Violante.  The opposing player is unable to stop Nwankwo Odozoronikeku who takes the ball forward!  

75' - Nwankwo Odozoronikeku spots a run from Lucas Izonritei.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Nasario Frontera is going to be taken off.  Montel Revilla is brought on from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Quiqui Violante is going to be taken off.  Bronco Saldana is going to be brought on.  

87' - Vicente Malon dispossesses Nwankwo Odozoronikeku and gains possession for his team.  Vicente Malon passes to Marjun Farias.  Marjun Farias finds Vicente Malon with a short pass.  Julius Babatunde tackles Vicente Malon and takes the ball.  Julius Babatunde passes to Nathaniel Ezeonu.  Nathaniel Ezeonu spots a run from Elderson Ogoli.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Elderson Ogoli has strayed offside!  



The match has ended Ethiopia 1 - 2 Venezuela.