Match Report
In the standings it was Mechal FC 3rd on 55 points, Negele Arsi Ketema 2nd on 60 — separated by 5. Mechal FC ranked just 17th in the league on five-round form despite their 3rd table position. Per game in the league, Mechal FC were scoring 1.13 and conceding 0.87, Negele Arsi Ketema 0.97 and 0.79, against a competition average of 0.89 goals per team per game.
Defeat had not touched Mechal FC in 10 games. 7 matches unbeaten backed Negele Arsi Ketema's arrival.
The venue was Addis Ababa Stadium, with room for 35,000 spectators. Mechal FC led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 4-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Mechal FC: Chernet Gugsa (8'), Fetudin Jemal (45'), Charles Musiige (65'), Bereket Desta (78')
Key stats
Possession: Mechal FC 47% · Negele Arsi Ketema 53% · Total shots: 8-12 · On target: 5-1 · Corners: 3-5