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27/02/2031, Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Rivers Vs Brisbane FC

Rivers play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: G Umanankwe (GK) , T Babalakin (CB) , C Bada (CB) , R Jajere (RB) , T Onibiyo (LB) , J Oparathompson (CM) , O Adejo (CM) , B Izobo (CAM) , N Ashafa (RW) , A Pervez (LW) , N Adekunle (ST) And the subs are: C Furo (CB) , M Hoda (CB) , M Shad (CM) , I Ofodile (CM) , O Sambo (ST)

Brisbane FC play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: H Kingan (GK) , F Mancuso (CB) , H Tamanian (CB) , C Edgar (RB) , E Henretty (LB) , A Agha (CDM) , P Wedderburn (CAM) , A Garr (RM) , G Pollick (LM) , Z Cecchi (ST) , R Fausto (ST) And the subs are: B Darroch (CB) , A Nicholson (CB) , M Guilliams (CM) , E Skiver (CM) , I Kettles (ST)

Welcome to Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt, Nigeria where Rivers Utd will face Brisbane FC.  This is a friendly fixture.  The attendance is 22234.

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

5' - Theophilus Onibiyo plays a short pass to Tunde Babalakin.  Tunde Babalakin passes to Joseph Oparathompson.  Joseph Oparathompson looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by Hayden Kingan!  The linesman signals its a corner for Rivers.  Joseph Oparathompson will take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but opposing player Francesco Mancuso takes possession.  

13' - Tunde Babalakin slides the ball to Theophilus Onibiyo.  Theophilus Onibiyo plays a short pass to Tunde Babalakin.  Tunde Babalakin plays the ball to Nwankwo Adekunle.  Nwankwo Adekunle tries to beat Paul Wedderburn using his ball skills, but is brought down illegally.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Paul Wedderburn the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Rivers.  

14' - Joseph Oparathompson places the ball to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Hugh Tamanian.  

24' - Bature Izobo attempts to speed past Zach Cecchi, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Zach Cecchi.  That will be a freekick for Rivers.  

34' - Paul Wedderburn passes to Hugh Tamanian.  Hugh Tamanian finds Arthur Garr with a long ball.  Arthur Garr tries to beat Chigozie Bada using his ball skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

42' - Gareth Pollick chips a long ball to Amer Agha.  Joseph Oparathompson successfully tackles Amer Agha and takes the ball.  Joseph Oparathompson hits the ball long to Orji Adejo.  Orji Adejo looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

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

45' - Brisbane FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - Hugh Tamanian passes the ball to Francesco Mancuso.  Francesco Mancuso passes to Gareth Pollick.  Nwankwo Adekunle successfully tackles Gareth Pollick and takes the ball.  Nwankwo Adekunle spots a run from Orji Adejo.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Orji Adejo takes the ball.  Orji Adejo tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

50' - Hayden Kingan plays a long pass to Chris Edgar.  Chris Edgar curls in a cross, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Bature Izobo is going to be taken off.  Ian Ofodile is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rabiu Jajere will come off.  Chigozie Furo joins the game from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Nwankwo Adekunle is going to be taken off.  Ogenyi Sambo is brought on from the bench.  

57' - With a turn of pace, Orji Adejo beats Rocco Fausto.  

57' - Orji Adejo sees Ogenyi Sambo making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

60' - Zach Cecchi plays a long ball to Paul Wedderburn.  Paul Wedderburn spots a run from Arthur Garr.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Arthur Garr is able to take the ball.  Arthur Garr tries to dribble past  the advancing Gbolahan Umanankwe...and is able to do so!Arthur Garr attempts to hit the ball into the unguarded net...and Arthur Garr scores!  Its a goal for Brisbane FC!

60' - Rivers kick the ball off for the restart.  

66' - Arthur Garr passes a long ball to Francesco Mancuso.  Francesco Mancuso sees Rocco Fausto making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Rocco Fausto is able to control the ball.  Rocco Fausto reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and finds Paul Wedderburn.  Paul Wedderburn fires a shot, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Paul Wedderburn for Brisbane FC!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

66' - Rivers kick the ball off for the restart.  

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Zach Cecchi is going to be taken off.  Michael Guilliams is going to be brought on.  

71' - Chigozie Bada plays a long pass to Orji Adejo.  Hugh Tamanian tackles Orji Adejo and takes the ball.  Hugh Tamanian finds Amer Agha with a short pass.  Amer Agha spots a run from Rocco Fausto.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Rocco Fausto runs on to the ball.  Rocco Fausto tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Rocco Fausto for Brisbane FC!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

72' - Rivers kick the ball off for the restart.  

79' - Amer Agha chips a long ball to Edward Henretty.  Edward Henretty slides the ball to Paul Wedderburn.  Paul Wedderburn sees a run from Rocco Fausto.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Rocco Fausto has strayed offside!  

81' - Joseph Oparathompson finds Theophilus Onibiyo with a long ball.  Theophilus Onibiyo sees a run from Orji Adejo.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

90' - Chigozie Furo plays a short pass to Tunde Babalakin.  Tunde Babalakin passes the ball to Joseph Oparathompson.  Joseph Oparathompson passes to Tunde Babalakin.  Tunde Babalakin passes a long ball to Orji Adejo.  Orji Adejo looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!



The match has ended Rivers Utd 0 - 3 Brisbane FC.