1 : 1
  • 28 May 2026, Defence Force SC vs Arba Minch City FC, 1-2, Lose
  • 19 May 2026, Bahir Dar Kenema FC vs Defence Force SC, 1-1, Draw
  • 14 May 2026, Defence Force SC vs Negelle Arsi, 4-0, Win
  • 09 May 2026, Ethiopia Bunna SC vs Defence Force SC, 1-1, Draw
  • 04 May 2026, Defence Force SC vs Adama City FC, 0-0, Draw
Defence Force SC
Home
  • 28 May 2026, Hawassa City vs Ethiopia Bunna SC, 1-0, Win
  • 20 May 2026, Saint George SC vs Hawassa City, 1-0, Lose
  • 16 May 2026, Hawassa City vs Arba Minch City FC, 0-0, Draw
  • 09 May 2026, Hadiya Hossana FC vs Hawassa City, 1-0, Lose
  • 04 May 2026, Hawassa City vs Sheger Ketema, 1-1, Draw
Hawassa City
Away
Premier League
Premier League, Ethiopia

This Premier League match between Defence Force SC and Hawassa Kenema, held on the 27th May 2023, offered an intriguing and balanced clash that ended in a 1-1 draw. Both teams showcased their skills and competitive spirit throughout the match.

The first half of the match was dominated by Hawassa Kenema which was evident from their aggressive gameplay. However, this aggression led to drawing two yellow cards, nearly at the start and end of the first half, which indicated their pressure and aggressive tactics. Nevertheless, their determination paid off early in the second half when they managed to score the first goal of the match at 46:09.

In contrast, the home team, Defence Force SC, seemed to play a more cautionary and defensive game focusing on strategic build-ups. Although their approach resulted in fewer corner kicks (2) compared to Hawassa Kenema (3), it significantly kept them out of disciplinary issues as was evident from the lone yellow card they received in the second half at 01:23:52.

However, Hawassa Kenema's aggressive game caught up with them. They subsequently received four more yellow cards in the second half. The mounting pressure and cautionary approach by the Defence Force SC eventually caused Hawassa Kenema to commit a critical mistake, resulting in a red card, reducing them to 10 men on the field.

With the numerical advantage and persistent build-ups, Defence Force SC managed to break through and scored an equalizer at 01:37:25, demonstrating their resilience and patience.

Furthermore, it's worth noting the difference in offside calls between the two teams. Defence Force SC were flagged for offside three times while Hawassa Kenema received zero offsides, indicating their discipline and positional awareness in their attacking build-ups.

In conclusion, Hawassa Kenema's aggression and discipline issues contrasted starkly with Defence Force SC's strategy and patience. Both teams had to pay penalties - Hawassa Kenema received a total of 6 yellow cards and 1 red card, which played a significant part in their inability to secure a victory despite scoring the first goal. On the other hand, Defence Force SC’s persistence paid off, and the equalizing goal reflected their tactical gameplay. Given these circumstances, the 1-1 draw seems a fair result for both sides.

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Form Guide

Lose1-2Defence Force SC vs Arba Minch City FC
Draw1-1Bahir Dar Kenema FC vs Defence Force SC
Win4-0Defence Force SC vs Negelle Arsi
Draw1-1Ethiopia Bunna SC vs Defence Force SC
Draw0-0Defence Force SC vs Adama City FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
7:4
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Defence Force SC has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:4, scoring 1.4 goals average
Win1-0Hawassa City vs Ethiopia Bunna SC
Lose1-0Saint George SC vs Hawassa City
Draw0-0Hawassa City vs Arba Minch City FC
Lose1-0Hadiya Hossana FC vs Hawassa City
Draw1-1Hawassa City vs Sheger Ketema
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
2:3
GOALS / MATCH
0.4
  • Hawassa City has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 2:3, scoring 0.4 goals average

Defence Force SC H2H Hawassa City

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PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
5:7
GOALS / MATCH
1.00
  • Defence Force SC lost twice in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 5:7; average goals per match – 1.00
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