Match Report
Ethiopian Medhin, 16th on 43 points, faced a 17-point deficit to Negele Arsi Ketema (2nd, 60). Negele Arsi Ketema's recent output lagged their position: 6th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Negele Arsi Ketema 0.97 scored and 0.79 conceded per game, Ethiopian Medhin 0.78 and 0.84, with the league averaging 0.89.
Negele Arsi Ketema led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Negele Arsi Ketema: Kitika Jemma (22') · Ethiopian Medhin: Biruk Belachew (80')
Key stats
Possession: Negele Arsi Ketema 37% · Ethiopian Medhin 63% · Total shots: 5-10 · On target: 2-5 · Corners: 0-7