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Farato United FC Defeat Rufa Academy

Mar 5, 2009, 5:52 AM | Article By: Yerro Mballow

Farato United FC on Saturday defeated RufaAcademy 2-1 at Cannan Multi Purpose Centre in Brikama

The keenly contested game saw both sides creating chances in each others halves in the first 15 minutes of the game.

The keenly contested game saw both sides creating chances in each others halves in the first 15 minutes of the game.

Farama Fofana put Farato United FC in the lead in the 35th and the team added a second in the 40th minute. The RufaAcademy consolation goal came in the dying minutes of the game through team captain Abdoulie Gibba.

Speaking to Pointsport shortly after the game, head coach of Farato United FC, Abdoulie Fadera, said his team's commitment and readiness for the third division qualifying rounds is powerful and he expressed optimism that the team will make the third round qualifiers next year.

Abdoulie Gibba, the captain of RufaAcademy, said he was impressed with the performance of his team in game despite the fact they lost .

Abdoulie Gibba, the captain of RufaAcademy, said he was impressed with the performance of his team in game despite the fact they lost .

He expressed confidence that his side will bounce back in next matches.