Match Report
Welwalo Adigrat Uni went into the game 14th in the table on 46 points; Negele Arsi Ketema sat 2nd on 60 — a 14-point gap. Welwalo Adigrat Uni ranked 10th in the league on five-round form, well above their 14th table position. In league terms the two rates read 0.84/0.95 for Welwalo Adigrat Uni and 0.97/0.79 for Negele Arsi Ketema (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 0.89.
Four consecutive draws preceded this one for Negele Arsi Ketema.
Adigrat Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-2.
Goal scorers
Welwalo Adigrat Uni: Simon Maru (39') · Negele Arsi Ketema: Gebremeskel Dubale (45'), Kitika Jemma (56')
Key stats
Possession: Welwalo Adigrat Uni 49% · Negele Arsi Ketema 51% · Total shots: 10-8 · On target: 1-2 · Corners: 1-4