Negelle Arsi 0–0 Suhul Shire: Stalemate In Addis As Defences Dominate In Ethiopia Premier League Round 33

Negelle Arsi and Suhul Shire played out a goalless draw in Match Round 33 of the Ethiopia Premier League, a result that did little to clarify matters at either end of the table but underlined the defensive organisation of both sides in a tight, tactical encounter.

• Negelle Arsi will play with Welayta Dicha. May 29 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Suhul Shire will play with Hadiya Hosaena. May 29 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.

Negelle Arsi

Suhul Shire

Substitutions:

Negelle Arsi

Suhul Shire

Ball possession:

The match finished 0–0, with neither team able to carve out the decisive moment in a game short on attacking incision and clear-cut chances. The contest was often congested in midfield, with both sides cancelling each other out rather than taking sustained attacking risks.

Passes:

Statistically, the game reflected the on‑pitch stalemate. Ball possession was perfectly even, with Negelle Arsi holding 0% and Suhul Shire also registering 0%, underlining how little either side managed to impose prolonged control. In the final third, both teams struggled badly: Negelle Arsi failed to register a single shot on target, ending with 0 shots on target and 0 overall attempts. No individual emerged as a dominant shooting threat for the hosts.

Defense:

Suhul Shire fared no better. They also finished with 0 shots on target from 0 total attempts, and likewise had no standout figure in terms of efforts on goal. For a fixture of such potential importance late in the season, the lack of attacking rhythm will concern both coaching staffs as they look ahead to the final round.

Face-to-face:

Passing numbers further illustrated the disjointed nature of the contest. Negelle Arsi completed 0 passes with a pass accuracy of 0%, failing to establish any consistent passing patterns or tempo. They also produced 0 key passes, reflecting the absence of line‑breaking balls or creative sparks in advanced areas.

The last five games (including this match):

• Negelle Arsi – W
• Suhul Shire – D

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Negelle Arsi will play with Welayta Dicha. May 29 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Suhul Shire will play with Hadiya Hosaena. May 29 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.