Coach Sulayman Barrow and his Red Star FC charges knew that a defeat against OSI Connection FC would dashed their hopes of reaching the round of sixteen (16) of the Gunjur nawettan league.
Red Star FC made a sloppy start to the match and were unable to connect each other.
OSI Connection FC controlled midfield and created goal scoring opportunies.
The Gunjur Kulukochi based-team opened the scores in the 20th minute of the match.
Red Star FC responded back for an equaliser and levelled matter through Dawda Manneh in the 30th minute of the match from the penalty spot after captain Arafang Jobe was brought down inside the eighteen yard-box.
Winger Sheriffo Dahaba scored the second goal for Red Star FC in the 33rd minute of the match from a brilliant strike thus the first half ended 2-1 in favour of Red Star FC.
Upon resumption of the match, OSI Connection FC picked up where they left in the first half and piled pressure on Red Star FC, creating goal scoring chances but failed to capitalise on them.
Substitute Buba Jammeh alias Buba D netted the third goal for Red Star FC in the stoppage to earn the Red Star Boys their first win in the Gunjur rainy season biggest football fiesta.
Red Star FC now sit second-place in Group A of the Gunjur nawettan league with 3 points after two group matches.
OSI Connection occupy bottom-place in Group A of the coastal town wet season biggest football showpiece with a point in two group matches.
The Gunjur Kulukochi based-team must beat Tech World FC in their final group match to cruise to the round of sixteen (16) of the Gunjur nawettan league.
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