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Blue Star continue to limp in GFF 2nd division, As Brufut Utd maintain unbeaten run

Dec 13, 2016, 11:42 AM | Article By: Lamin Darbo

Blue Star on Thursday continued to limp in the 2016-2017 Gambia Football Federation second division league following their 1-0 defeat to league leaders Red Hawks in the week-four fixtures played at the Serrekunda East Mini Stadium.

Red Hawks came into the game with maximum 9 points after winning their three opening league fixtures prior to their 1-0 win over Blue Star, who are with zero point after losing their three opening fixtures before their 1-0 defeat to league leaders Red Hawks.

The victory was Red Hawks’ fourth straight win in the second tier after winning their four league fixtures.

The defeat was Blue Star’s fourth consecutive defeat in the country’s second tier after losing their previous league fixtures since the start of the league last month.

Brufut United beat relegated side Banjul United 4-3 at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium to maintain their unbeaten run in the second tier.

Elsewhere, relegated side Wallidan lost to Lions of Banjul 1-0 in the all-Banjul derby fixtures at the Banjul KG5 Mini Stadium on the same day.

Red Hawks are still leading the race with maximum 12 points in four league games and Brufut United are with 8 points in four league fixtures.

Lions of Banjul are with 7 points in four league fixtures and Banjul United 5 points in four league fixtures.

Wallidan are with 4 points in four league fixtures, while Blue Star are still struggling in the second tier with zero point in four league fixtures.