Week 19, of the ongoing Gambia Football Federation Division One League got off to a breathtaking pace as fans watching under the floodlights at the Independence Stadium saw a magnificent 12 goal scored in just 3 encounters, averaging 4 per game.
Wallidan were the biggest winners as five from the top six all dropped points. Elite United also moved second with a hard-fought 2-1 defeat of Brikama United on Friday, a point ahead of the Sateyba Boys who now dropped to third.
Elite has 32 points, seven behind run away leaders Fortune who drew 1-1 with Gambia Ports Authority. Meanwhile, the late game between Marimoo and Gamtel was called off due to power outage. Marimoo is 10th and Gamtel 13th on 18 and 16 points respectively.
In the early kickoff on Saturday, the Ferry Boys dominated possession and could have easily won the game. Tijan Marr put the Petroleum Boys in front in the 54th minute but Ports restored parity through Bakary Jatta. GPA is 6th on 26 points from 18 outings while Fortune remain top on 39 points.
However the best was reserved till later as Wallidan and the Gambia Armed Forces were involved in a seven goal thriller with the Blue Boys coming out on top with arguably the greatest comebacks ever.
The Army fired in two goals in two minutes with Lamin Darboe netting a brace in the 14 and 16 minutes respectively. The Blue Boys stunned the Soldiers scoring 5 unanswered goals, Salim Ceesay and John Mendy scored in the 23 and 26 minutes respectively to make sure it was 2 all at the break with Baka Ceesay saving a spot kick from Abdoulie Manneh.
Upon resumption of play, Wallidan completed the turn around with three second half goals, Abdoulie Manneh made amends for his penalty miss to give his side the lead in the 68 minute. Substitute Kaba Gibba and Alagie Gibba scored two late goals to turn the game on its head in the 88th and 90th minutes for the Gambian record Champions to move to seventh position with 25 points.
Meanwhile today, Hawks in 11th will take on 8th place Waa Banjul with 8 points separating the Reds from the Capital Boys at 8pm. Relegation threatened Tallinding United will lock horns with the in-form Real de Banjul. The Buffer Zone Boys are 12th with 17 points while the Whites are 4th with 28 points.
Elsewhere the final game on the fixtures will take place on Monday 14 June 2021 with Banjul United taking on basement side BK Milan at the Late Ousman Saho Field in Old Yundum.
