Match Report
In the standings it was Mechal FC 3rd on 55 points, Ethiopian Medhin 16th on 43 — separated by 12. Recent form told a different story for Mechal FC: only 17th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. In league terms the two rates read 1.13/0.87 for Mechal FC and 0.78/0.84 for Ethiopian Medhin (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 0.89.
Ethiopian Medhin's unbeaten run stood at 10.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Mechal FC have 2 wins to Ethiopian Medhin's 2, with 1 draw, at 1.4 goals per meeting. Only 20% of these meetings ended in a home win. The fixture trends low-scoring: over two goals in just 20% of the meetings.
Addis Ababa Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 35,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Mechal FC: Mohammed Abera Hirugo (61')
Key stats
Possession: Mechal FC 50% · Ethiopian Medhin 50% · Total shots: 16-5 · On target: 1-1 · Corners: 5-4