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Assan Jatta Scores a Brace in Biko's Win

May 19, 2009, 8:18 AM | Article By: Lamin Drammeh

Assan Jatta fired a brace in Biko's pulsating two-one [2-1] victory against the division one returnees Brikama United as the race for the GFA league title is almost coming to an end.

Brikama United went in to this game with the hope of snatching all the needed points at the expense of in-form Biko side that proved a better side of the day when striker Assan Jatta put the Bakau Giants ahead with only 5 minutes on the clock after tapping in a close-range effort from Alagie Bah's cross.

The promoted Brikama side equalized in the 30th minute courtesy of Lamin Findi Jammeh's powerful right footed shot despite failing to capitalise on his side's best change of the game few minutes from break.

Assan Jatta capitalised on a defensive error to seal the victory for Biko for his second of the night.

In an interview with reporters shortly after a hard-fought, encounter one of the trainers of disappointed Brikama United side Babucarr Touray expressed disappointment for the performance of his team noting that Brikama failed to capitalised on the numerous scoring opportunities they created but was quick to emphasized the need to work hard in order to win their 2 remaining games when they entertain second and third place Samger and Bakau United respectively.