Ramadan Mini Tournament: Resilient Sharp come from behind to eliminate Wajir Allstars
By Michael Kirwa |
Action continues on Tuesday evening at the New Eastleigh Primary School grounds with Xidigaha taking on Corner Legends
The Ramadhan Cup mini-tournament kicked off today at the New Eastleigh Primary School with Sharp defeating Wajir Allstars 3-1 on post-match penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
The much-fancied Sharp were made to sweat for their place in the semifinal after Wajir Allstars took the lead against the run of play on 11 minutes.
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Wajir Allstars' early goal did not disrupt Sharp's momentum who kept bombarding their opponents goal for an equaliser.
Wajir Allstars also had several chances to extend their lead on the counter before halftime but the Sharp goalkeeper was alert to the danger.
The first half ended with Wajir Allstars leading 1-0 and the second half resumed with a much more resolute Wajir Allstars aiming to protect their one-goal advantage at all costs as they parked the bus.
Wajir Allstars seemed to have succeeded in frustrating their opponents but Sharp's resilience paid of in the 59th minute after the Wajir Allstars spilled a cross hence allowing a lurking Sharp player to tap the ball to an empty goal.
The referee below the final whistle one minute later and the match proceeded to penalties.
Sharp did not make a mistake from the spot as they converted all their three kicks as Wajir Allstars missed thrice from four attmepts.
Sharp now to progress to the semifinals and will have to wait a few days to know their next opponents.
The mini-tournament continues tomorrow with Xidigaha taking on Ramadan Cup main tournaments runners-up, Corner Legends. The match will be played at the New Eastleigh Primary School and will kick off at 5 pm.
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