Match Report
In the standings it was Ethiopia Nigd Bank 15th on 45 points, Mechal FC 3rd on 55 — separated by 10. Mechal FC's recent output lagged their position: 17th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.13/1.16 for Ethiopia Nigd Bank and 1.13/0.87 for Mechal FC (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 0.89.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Ethiopia Nigd Bank have 0 wins to Mechal FC's 3, with 2 draws, at 1.8 goals per meeting. Only 40% of these meetings ended in a home win. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 20% of meetings.
The match was played at Addis Ababa Stadium (capacity 35,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Mechal FC led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-2.
Goal scorers
Mechal FC: Charles Musiige (19'), Alembirhan Yigzaw (83')
Key stats
Possession: Ethiopia Nigd Bank 31% · Mechal FC 69% · Total shots: 12-5 · On target: 1-2 · Corners: 9-2