Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Negele Arsi Ketema (2nd, 60 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Ethiopia Nigd Bank (15th, 45 pts). Negele Arsi Ketema ranked just 6th in the league on five-round form despite their 2nd table position. Against a league average of 0.89 goals per team per game, Negele Arsi Ketema ran at 0.97 scored and 0.79 conceded, Ethiopia Nigd Bank at 1.13 and 1.16.
On the scoreboard, Negele Arsi Ketema led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Negele Arsi Ketema: Bereket Waza (43'), Habib Kemal (85')
Key stats
Possession: Negele Arsi Ketema 49% · Ethiopia Nigd Bank 51% · Total shots: 10-14 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 4-3