Bahardar 0–0 Welwalo Adigrat Uni: Stalemate in Bahir Dar as Defences Dominate in Ethiopia Premier League Round 31

Bahardar and Welwalo Adigrat University played out a tame 0–0 draw in Match Round 31 of the Ethiopia Premier League, a contest long on industry but desperately short on attacking quality, end product and clear chances.

• Bahardar will play with Dire Dawa Kenema. May 15 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Welwalo Adigrat Uni will play with Mebrat Hayl. May 16 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.

Bahardar

Welwalo Adigrat Uni

Substitutions:

Bahardar

Welwalo Adigrat Uni

Ball possession:

In a match that promised far more in the build-up – with Bahardar pushing to finish the season strongly and Welwalo still intent on securing a solid mid-table platform – both sides cancelled each other out in a largely attritional encounter. The result leaves the league positions effectively untouched and will feel more like two points dropped than one gained for the hosts.

Passes:

### A match starved of attacking threat

Defense:

The numbers underline the lack of cutting edge. Ball possession was recorded at Bahardar — 0 and Welwalo Adigrat Uni — 0, reflecting that neither side was able to impose any discernible control or rhythm in midfield.

Face-to-face:

In front of goal it was even more stark. Bahardar failed to register a single meaningful attempt: 0 shots on target and 0 overall efforts on goal. For all their endeavour in wide areas, there was no player who truly emerged as the main threat, with no standout individual in terms of shots taken.

The last five games (including this match):

• Bahardar – D
• Welwalo Adigrat Uni – L

Top 5 Ethiopia Premier League scorers:

1. (0, )
2. (0, )
3. (0, )
4. (0, )
5. (0, )

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Bahardar will play with Dire Dawa Kenema. May 15 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Welwalo Adigrat Uni will play with Mebrat Hayl. May 16 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.