Yonkers
FC were crowned champions of the Kombo North parliamentarian Abdoulie Ceesay
sponsored knockout cup competition after beating Young Corners 5-3 on
post-match penalty shootout, after a hard fought one all draw in regulation
time.
Both
teams started the game brightly with attacking options but it was Young Corners
who broke the deadlock with Assan Jallow’s 14th minute effort.
Yonkers
FC responded quickly for an equalizer before the break but their efforts did
not materialize thus the first half ended one nil in favor of Young Corners.
Coming
from the break, Yonkers FC dominated possession and created a few clear-cut
chances in other to balance the game but Young Corners defense line did not
allow them.
Yonkers
FC efforts paid off in the 82th minute when Dawda Darboe secured an equalizer
for them to send a game into penalty shootout.
As
champions, Yonkers FC went home with five thousand dalasis and a trophy while
Young Corners received three thousand dalasis as a consolation prize.
