Mebrat Hayl 0–0 Bahardar: Stalemate in Addis Ababa as Defences Dominate Ethiopia Premier League Clash

Mebrat Hayl and Bahardar played out a goalless draw in Match Round 25 of the Ethiopia Premier League, a result that underlined defensive discipline but offered little in the way of attacking quality or drama for the neutral.

• Mebrat Hayl will play with Kedus Giorgis. April 08 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Bahardar will play with Adama Kenema. April 10 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.

Mebrat Hayl

Bahardar

Substitutions:

Mebrat Hayl

Bahardar

Ball possession:

In a match that will not live long in the memory, both sides cancelled each other out across 90 subdued minutes, with neither team able to establish control nor carve out clear opportunities. The contest was tight, scrappy and largely played in congested midfield areas, with the final third virtually a no-go zone for both attacking units.

Passes:

According to the official post‑match data, ball possession was perfectly balanced on paper: Mebrat Hayl — 0, Bahardar — 0. In practical terms, that reflected a game where neither side managed to impose any sustained rhythm. Both teams struggled with build‑up play, with attacks repeatedly breaking down before reaching dangerous areas.

Defense:

The attacking statistics were as stark as the scoreline. Mebrat Hayl failed to register a single shot on target, with 0 efforts testing the opposition goalkeeper and 0 attempts overall. No player emerged as a consistent threat, and the side’s most active shooter could not be identified from the data — a fitting summary of a blunt attacking display.

Face-to-face:

Bahardar fared no better in front of goal. They also recorded 0 shots on target and 0 total attempts, with no clear standout in terms of efforts on goal. For a team with ambitions of climbing the Ethiopia Premier League table, such a lack of cutting edge will be a concern for the coaching staff.

The last five games (including this match):

• Mebrat Hayl – D
• Bahardar – D

Top 5 Ethiopia Premier League scorers:

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5. (0, )

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Mebrat Hayl will play with Kedus Giorgis. April 08 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Bahardar will play with Adama Kenema. April 10 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.