Bahardar 1–1 Mekelakeya: Stalemate in Ethiopia Premier League as Top-Flight Season Nears Climax

Bahardar and Mekelakeya played out a 1–1 draw in Match Round 33 of the Ethiopia Premier League, a result that underlined the fine margins and tight contests that have characterised the campaign’s run-in.

• Bahardar will play with Mekelle Kenema. May 29 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mekelakeya will play with Arba Minch Kenema. May 27 at 15:00 (GMT), on None.

Bahardar

Mekelakeya

Substitutions:

Bahardar

Mekelakeya

Ball possession:

In a tense encounter with both sides looking to finish the season strongly, neither team managed to find a decisive breakthrough despite each carving out periods of control and pressure. The draw leaves both Bahardar and Mekelakeya reflecting on missed opportunities but also relieved to have avoided defeat so close to the end of the league season.

Passes:

### Cagey contest, few clear chances

Defense:

The match unfolded as a tactical battle rather than an open, end-to-end spectacle. Midfield congestion and disciplined defensive shapes from both sides limited the number of meaningful chances in open play.

Face-to-face:

Despite the 1–1 scoreline, the official shooting statistics underlined how difficult it was for either side to generate sustained attacking momentum. Bahardar registered 0 shots on target and 0 overall attempts recorded in the match data, with no single player standing out statistically as a consistent shooting threat. Mekelakeya mirrored those struggles in front of goal, also finishing with 0 shots on target and 0 attempts, and likewise without a clear leader in efforts on goal.

The last five games (including this match):

• Bahardar – D
• Mekelakeya – L

Top 5 Ethiopia Premier League scorers:

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Bahardar will play with Mekelle Kenema. May 29 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mekelakeya will play with Arba Minch Kenema. May 27 at 15:00 (GMT), on None.