Brikama Utd hammer Bombada in Brikama derby to close gap

Both sides came into the encounter with the motive of winning the game and snatch the vital three points to keep their title hopes alive, hence launched several goal-scoring opportunities at each other’s goal mouth, but the first half ended blank.

Upon resumption of the game, Brikama United were able to contain Bombada in the midfield and created goal-scoring opportunities.

Brikama United opened the scores through prolific striker Bakary Daffeh in the 47th minute of the game from a stunning strike that defected on Bombada’s defender to give his side the lead.

Sainey Bojang extended the lead for Brikama United in the 76thminute of the game from a brilliant strike to dash Bombada’s hopes of coming back to their feet.

Bully Drammeh sealed the victory in the 88th minute of the game from a fine strike to earn Brikama United a resounding win over Bombada to close the gap to current league leaders Gamtel.

Gambia Armed Forces thrashed Hawks at the Banjul KG5 Mini Stadium, while Gambia Ports Authority drew goalless with Serrekunda United at the Independence Stadium in Bakau on the same day.

Brikama United are third in the league with 23 points, whilst Gambia Ports Authority, Gambia Armed Forces and Bombada are with 20 points each.

Hawks are with 15 points in fourteen games and Serrekunda United are still struggling with 7 points in fourteen games.