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17/06/2058, Arena Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Live on National TV
World Cup G2

Nigeria Vs Peru

Nigeria play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: M Duke (GK) , D Oyekan (CB) , A Bird (CB) , M Egbo (RB) , L Ademiluyi (LB) , I Nwachi (CDM) , C Ciroma (CAM) , N Adokwe (RM) , Y Baddour (LM) , O Akinwande (ST) , I Ecoma (ST) And the subs are: J Onyekachi (CB) , A Showemimo (CB) , P Tella (CM) , N Adepoju (CM) , O Olumide (ST)

Peru play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: P Lechuga (GK) , O Canas (CB) , M Bardales (CB) , Y Guillen (RB) , D Villalovos (LB) , D Oliveros (CDM) , E Artiles (CAM) , S Godino (RM) , D Plata (LM) , C Rosado (ST) , L Bea (ST) And the subs are: D Pedroso (CB) , J Felix (CB) , P Vasallo (CM) , R Olivares (CM) , X Velasco (ST)

Welcome to Arena Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, UAE where Nigeria will face Peru.  This is a group stage match in the World Cup.  The attendance is 27000.

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

3' - Yasin Baddour plays a short pass to Lukman Ademiluyi.  Lukman Ademiluyi plays the ball to Chima Ciroma.  Chima Ciroma sees a run from Ifeanyi Ecoma.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

6' - Esteban Artiles plays the ball to Orlando Canas.  Orlando Canas sees Leonel Bea making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Leonel Bea is able to control the ball.  Leonel Bea tries to place the ball past the keeper...but Michael Duke performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

11' - Michael Duke finds Izunna Nwachi with a long ball.  Izunna Nwachi plays a long pass to Dave Oyekan.  Dave Oyekan finds Nathaniel Adokwe with a short pass.  Nathaniel Adokwe runs with the ball, beating Dimos Villalovos.  

11' - Nathaniel Adokwe looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by Paco Lechuga!  

13' - Paco Lechuga sees Cris Rosado making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Cris Rosado runs on to the ball.  Cris Rosado looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

16' - Michael Duke chips a long ball to Arran Bird.  Arran Bird finds Chima Ciroma with a short pass.  Chima Ciroma attempts to outskill Dimos Villalovos, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

17' - Chima Ciroma runs with the ball, beating Desiderio Oliveros.  

18' - Chima Ciroma takes a shot from distance, aiming for the top of the net...and Chima Ciroma scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Nigeria player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

18' - Peru kick the ball off for the restart.  

25' - Lukman Ademiluyi plays a long pass to Yasin Baddour.  Yasin Baddour plays the ball to Chima Ciroma.  Chima Ciroma attempts to speed past Dimos Villalovos, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Nigeria.  

27' - Yasin Baddour steps up to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, and manages to find Izunna Nwachi.  Izunna Nwachi directs a powerful header hoping to beat Paco Lechuga...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

31' - Leonel Bea attempts to beat Yasin Baddour using his skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

32' - Leonel Bea sees a run from Esteban Artiles.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Esteban Artiles takes the ball.  Esteban Artiles looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

39' - Yago Guillen tackles Nathaniel Adokwe and takes the ball.  Yago Guillen passes the ball to Montenegro Bardales.  Montenegro Bardales plays a long ball to Esteban Artiles.  Esteban Artiles curls in a cross, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

40' - Diego Plata dispossesses Dave Oyekan and gains possession for his team.  Diego Plata crosses the ball into the box, but Izunna Nwachi intercepts and takes possession.  

43' - Esteban Artiles tackles Izunna Nwachi and the ball goes loose.  Dave Oyekan dispossesses Diego Plata and takes the ball.  Dave Oyekan plays a long pass to Izunna Nwachi.  Desiderio Oliveros dispossesses Izunna Nwachi and gains possession for his team.  Desiderio Oliveros sees a run from Cris Rosado.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Cris Rosado takes the ball.  Cris Rosado tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

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

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

49' - Olufemi Akinwande crosses the ball into the box, but Orlando Canas intercepts the ball.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Montenegro Bardales is going to be taken off.  Dimos Pedroso joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Orlando Canas plays a short pass to Diego Plata.  Diego Plata attempts to speed past Dave Oyekan, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Dave Oyekan.  That will be a freekick for Peru.  

54' - Esteban Artiles stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but Michael Duke intercepts and clears the ball.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Olufemi Akinwande is going to be taken off.  Orji Olumide is brought on from the bench.  

60' - Cris Rosado sees a run from Esteban Artiles.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Esteban Artiles is caught offside!  

64' - Yasin Baddour plays a long ball to Chima Ciroma.  Chima Ciroma slides the ball to Ifeanyi Ecoma.  Ifeanyi Ecoma spots a run from Nathaniel Adokwe.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

67' - Esteban Artiles passes to Orlando Canas.  Orlando Canas spots a run from Leonel Bea.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Leonel Bea is able to control the ball.  Leonel Bea tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

70' - Desiderio Oliveros brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Izunna Nwachi, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Izunna Nwachi.  That will be a freekick for Peru.  

71' - Desiderio Oliveros will take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

74' - Diego Plata tackles Dave Oyekan and takes the ball.  Arran Bird tackles Diego Plata and takes possession.  Arran Bird hits the ball long to Izunna Nwachi.  Izunna Nwachi sees Yasin Baddour making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Yasin Baddour is caught offside!  

76' - Esteban Artiles plays a long ball to Orlando Canas.  Orlando Canas sees Diego Plata making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Diego Plata is caught offside!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Orlando Canas is going to be taken off.  Joaquin Felix joins the game from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Cris Rosado is going to be taken off.  Xavier Velasco joins the game from the bench.  

85' - Arran Bird plays a long pass to Lukman Ademiluyi.  Lukman Ademiluyi sees a run from Yasin Baddour.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Yasin Baddour is caught offside!  

88' - Esteban Artiles finds Desiderio Oliveros with a long ball.  Desiderio Oliveros looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Michael Duke!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Peru.  Diego Plata places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, finding Desiderio Oliveros.  Desiderio Oliveros jumps up to head the ball towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

89' - Michael Duke sees a run from Chima Ciroma.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

91' - Esteban Artiles plays a long pass to Desiderio Oliveros.  Desiderio Oliveros strikes the ball from long range towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Nigeria 1 - 0 Peru.