Match Report
The table read 6th (Kedus Giorgis, 53 pts) against 13th (Adama Kenema, 46 pts), 7 points apart. The last five rounds placed Kedus Giorgis 1st in the league for form — higher than their 6th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.89/0.84 for Kedus Giorgis and 0.92/1.03 for Adama Kenema (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 0.89.
Adama Kenema had been beaten in four straight games. From the last five rounds, Kedus Giorgis held 7 points of 15 and Adama Kenema 1.
10 meetings are on record — 3 won by Kedus Giorgis, 3 by Adama Kenema, 4 drawn, at 2.2 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 30% of the wins in this matchup.
The venue was Addis Ababa Stadium, with room for 35,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Kedus Giorgis: Fitsum Tilahun (71')
Key stats
Possession: Kedus Giorgis 53% · Adama Kenema 47% · Total shots: 6-2 · On target: 2-0 · Corners: 4-2