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Manchester United FC sail to Gunjur knock-out quarter final

Nov 14, 2012, 9:39 AM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

Manchester United FC are through to the quarter finals in the Gunjurknock-out competition, followingtheir convincing 3-1 victory over United Brothers FC in their second-round game played at the Gunjur Nyamina football field on Sunday.

Manchester United and Brothers FC were eliminated in the group stage of the league, and they all came into the game with the hope of securing a win and advance to the quarter final.

Both sides caused several goal-scoring opportunities, but it was Manchester United who capitalized on the goal-scoring opportunities.

Manchester United opened the scores through Babucarr Jammeh in the 20th minute, before Lamin Touray alias Castin Yanka netted a brace in the 75th minute.

Nyokoorr FC advanced to the quarter final after a 2-0 win over Happy Gunjur FC.

Solifo FC progressed to the quarter final after a hard fought 2-1 win over the defending champions, Lamuja FC.