Gamtel/Gamcel
male volleyball team earned an imposing lead on the 2016 volleyball standings
following their victory on Saturday against Brikama.
The
Lamin Suwareh side beat a resolute Brikama side 3-2 at Box bar.
In
the opening set Gamtel pulled off great display but the young Brikama side
stood firm in their blocks and spikes.
Determined
to continue their good form from the first set, Brikama got off to an excellent
start in the second set as well racing into the lead at 2-0.
However,
Gamtel/cel continued to challenge their lead with their fierce spikes, and they
managed to reduce the lead to a draw at 4-4.
Brikama
followed up with relentless play by Mario Dampha and Barry, as well as Barrow,
who made it difficult for the Gamtel/cel players to score.
Mario,
in particular, repeatedly evaded the visitor’s best defences and allowed the
host to regain their lead at 8-6.
While
the Sateba boys attempted to create multiple options for setting off the ball,
they faced difficulties in overcoming an improved Gamtel/cel defence, who
continued to block and play efficient counter-attacks.
The
comeback made by Gamtel/cel continued till the first timeout for the set, with
Gamtel/cel having the score 11-8 in their favour.
Gamtel/cel
continued to advance, but Lamin Fatty’s men certainly did not give up on their
chances, and constantly encouraged each other after each point lost to the
opponents. And 2-1 they won in the third set.
Unfortunately,
Gamtel/cel remained impressive in their offence and appeared to be in complete
control, rallying for 6 straight points in the fourth set.
The
telecom giants were admittedly more consistent in their play, as they reached
match point, and with Sanu’s spike deemed onside, Gamtel/cel closed out the
spectacular battle in the fourth set.
The
game tied at 2-2 all teams put great
efforts in the fifth sets and Brikama took a commanding points lead; however
the exuberance and aggressiveness coupled with Sanu Secka’s attacking prowess
ignited Gamtel/cel’s strength and they covered the set to win the game.
In
the female match it was an easy tie for the visitors as they beat Brikama 3-0
on the same day at Box bar.
