The destination for the 2020/2021 domestic League title isn’t yet decided although a few games are still in the offing as leaders Fortune FC are not relenting to grab what will be their first ever silverware at the country’s premier League when they held second place Brikama United to a One all draw playing the game with 10 men over the weekend at the Independence Stadium in Bakau..
Thousands of fans converged at the Bakau Stadium under the floodlights to watch the League’s most closest derby as first takes on second occupants with Seven points separating the closest neighbors in the West Coast Region. Adding spice to the fieriest contest between the two heavy weights was also the man to adjudge their actions, Gambia’s best and Africa’s finest Referee Bakary Papa Gassama who either didn’t disappoint on the night.
The Farato based Petroleum side were reduced to ten men early in the first half when star defender Moses Jarju was sent off for what was adjudged to be a professional foul against Brikama United striker. Fortune’s deficit didnt worry Coach Jane Joof as he made tactical interchange of positions and it paved way for substitute Bernard Silver to break the deadlock through a thunderous shoot that past Bubacarr Sillah at Brikama United goal.
While the the Petroleum boys were on their way to opening a ten point unassailable gab on top of the standings, they were pecked back when Brikama United through their goal poacher Papis Nyassi who came from the bench with the equalizer to put Brikama United after slotting in a converted kick at the brink of full time sharing the spoils. Fortune are now on 38 points while Brikama United maintain their grip on second place with 31 points.
Banjul United and Wallidan also share similar score line in the late kickoff on Saturday night. The Blue boys netted in the fastest goal of the season when Abdoulie Manneh finished a great Wallidan attack just at the start of proceedings before talisman Muhammed Samba fired for Banjul United to level maters before the break. The draw increased Banjul United’s points narrowly to 18 points on 9th position while Wallidan remain on 8th place with 22 points.
The final game of Match Day 18 will take place on Monday 7th June 2021 as 7th position GPA takes on 11th position Tallinding United at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field at Old Yundum