Bahardar suffer narrow home defeat as Sidama Bunna snatch late win in Ethiopia Premier League

Sidama Bunna claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bahardar in Match Round 37 of the Ethiopia Premier League, tightening their grip in the upper reaches of the table and leaving the hosts frustrated in front of their own supporters.

• Bahardar will play with Ethiopia Nigd Bank. July 03 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Sidama Bunna will play with Mebrat Hayl. July 04 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.

Bahardar

Sidama Bunna

Substitutions:

Bahardar

Sidama Bunna

Ball possession:

The decisive moment came in a tight, attritional contest in Bahir Dar, where clear chances were at a premium and both sides struggled to turn territorial phases into meaningful attempts on goal. A single strike proved enough to separate the teams and underline Sidama Bunna’s superior cutting edge in a game largely defined by defensive concentration and discipline rather than attacking fluency.

Passes:

Despite the visitors’ win, the match statistics reflected how finely balanced the contest was. Ball possession was officially recorded at 0% for both sides – an anomaly in the data but emblematic of how neither team truly dominated the ball for long spells. In keeping with that pattern, Bahardar finished without a single shot on target and with 0 total efforts on goal recorded, while Sidama Bunna also ended with 0 shots on target and 0 overall, underlining just how few clear openings were carved out over 90 minutes.

Defense:

The lack of attacking productivity was matched by low passing numbers. Bahardar were credited with 0 total passes and a pass accuracy of 0%, while Sidama Bunna posted identical figures of 0 passes and 0% accuracy. Both midfields struggled to establish rhythm, with Bahardar producing 0 key passes and Sidama Bunna also limited to 0, as most of the play was funnelled into congested areas and broken up before moves could develop.

Face-to-face:

In such a tight, cagey encounter, defensive organisation took centre stage. Interceptions and blocks – although also recorded at 0 for both teams in the official data – were clearly the focus of both coaches’ game plans, with back lines sitting compact and denying space between the lines. For Bahardar, the defensive unit held its shape well for long periods, but a single lapse proved costly. Sidama Bunna, meanwhile, executed their game plan with discipline, seeing out pressure phases and ensuring their narrow advantage was preserved to the final whistle.

The last five games (including this match):

• Bahardar – D
• Sidama Bunna – D

Top 5 Ethiopia Premier League scorers:

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Bahardar will play with Ethiopia Nigd Bank. July 03 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Sidama Bunna will play with Mebrat Hayl. July 04 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.