Match Report
The table read 11th (Plateau United, 50 pts) against 9th (Kano Pillars, 51 pts), 1 points apart. Plateau United had been under-performing their position — 16th on five-round form against 11th in the table. Against a league average of 1.01 goals per team per game, Plateau United ran at 1.03 scored and 1.05 conceded, Kano Pillars at 0.97 and 1.03.
The head-to-head ledger counts 9 games: 3 Plateau United wins, 5 for Kano Pillars, 1 draw, at 2.11 goals per meeting. History backs the host here — 78% of the meetings won by the home side.
The venue was Värendsvallen, with room for 15,000 spectators. 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
Plateau United: Victor Dawa (90')
Key stats
Possession: Plateau United 57% · Kano Pillars 43% · Total shots: 8-5 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 1-3