Negelle Arsi 1–1 Hadiya Hosaena: Stalemate in Ethiopia Premier League Round 28 Keeps Relegation Battle Alive

Negelle Arsi and Hadiya Hosaena shared the points in a 1–1 draw in Match Round 28 of the Ethiopia Premier League, a result that does little to decisively alter the trajectory of either side’s season but keeps the relegation and mid-table battles finely poised heading into the final stretch.

• Negelle Arsi will play with Fasil Ketema. April 30 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.
• Hadiya Hosaena will play with Mekelle Kenema. April 30 at 10:00 (GMT), on None.

Negelle Arsi

Hadiya Hosaena

Substitutions:

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Hadiya Hosaena

Ball possession:

The match, played in tense conditions befitting its late-season significance, produced a goal for each side but precious little clear superiority in open play. Both teams cancelled each other out for long spells, and neither was able to establish meaningful control in terms of possession, territory or sustained pressure.

Passes:

Officially, the statistical record underlined just how finely balanced – and at times disjointed – the contest proved to be. Ball possession was recorded as level, with Negelle Arsi on 0 and Hadiya Hosaena also on 0, reflecting a match of constant turnovers and broken passages of play rather than prolonged, measured build-up from either side.

Defense:

In attack, both clubs struggled to find rhythm or incision. Negelle Arsi failed to register a single shot on target, with their attempt count officially noted as 0 on target and 0 overall. No individual emerged as a dominant attacking force in terms of shooting volume, with the “most active” forward threat for Negelle Arsi effectively anonymised by the absence of meaningful attempts.

Face-to-face:

It was a similar story for Hadiya Hosaena, who likewise mustered 0 shots on target and 0 in total. Their front line toiled without reward, and despite sporadic forays into the final third, no player was able to assert themselves as the standout finisher, with the statistical designation of “best in hits on goal” left effectively vacant.

The last five games (including this match):

• Negelle Arsi – W
• Hadiya Hosaena – L

Top 5 Ethiopia Premier League scorers:

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Negelle Arsi will play with Fasil Ketema. April 30 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.
• Hadiya Hosaena will play with Mekelle Kenema. April 30 at 10:00 (GMT), on None.