By: Mohamed Abu Conteh
Kabala City and Gbindi FC faced off in a tightly contested Zone 4 Match Day 2 match at Yogomaia Field in Kabala, ending in a 1-1 draw that saw both teams share the points.
Gbindi, visiting from Falaba, entered the match looking to overcome a two-goal deficit from the first leg an ambitious task indeed. The first half concluded without any goals, but the scoring opened in the 71st minute when Kabala’s Mohamed Tarawallie struck to give his team the lead. However, the celebration was brief as Gbindi’s Williams leveled the score in the 82nd minute, reigniting their hopes for a comeback.
Despite the late equalizer, the draw meant that Gbindi could not advance, as Kabala City moved on to the zonal-mix stage with a four-point advantage.
Conteh-U Edges Out Urban in EBK Trophy Zone 1 Quarterfinal
Sahid Conteh-U has clinched a spot in the Zone 1 semifinals after a thrilling 5-4 victory on penalties against Urban Stars at Wusum Stadium. The quarterfinal showdown lived up to its billing, with both teams showcasing their strength as contenders in this year’s tournament.
The Hotel Boys took an early lead in the 22nd minute when Santigie Kamara capitalized on a well-executed build-up to score the opener. Despite falling behind, Urban fought back tirelessly in search of an equalizer.
Their efforts paid off in the 88th minute when Alhaji I. Kamara found the net, bringing the match level and sparking hopes for a dramatic finish. With the score tied at 1-1 at the end of regulation, the match proceeded to a nail-biting penalty shootout.