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SK East commences 2nd round nawetan qualifiers

Aug 2, 2023, 11:58 AM | Article By: Arfang M.S. Camara

The ongoing Serrekunda East ‘nawetan’ qualifiers entered its second-round fixtures on Tuesday 25th July 2023 with over eight teams already booking their places into the third-round fixtures.

Over 60 teams are fighting for four places in the nawetan proper with games being played at the Buffer Zone playing ground in Tallinding.

Nasirr FC and LC Rising Stars became the latest teams to book their places into the third-round fixtures of the qualifying round following their latest wins over the weekend.

Nasirr FC defeated Swiss FC 7-6 on post-match penalty shootouts after a goalless draw in regulation time during the early game played on Friday.

Nasirr FC booked their place into the next round following a heroic performance by their goalkeeper.

LC Rising Stars defeated Castle Bii 1-0 during the late match played on Friday.

Muhammed Fofana’s lone goal in the 50th minute was enough to take LC Rising Stars to the third round.

On Thursday, Ajax FC was defeated 4-3 on post-match penalty shootouts by Livingston following a goalless draw in regulation.

Livingston FC progressed into the next round of the qualifiers.

Nyarri Tally defeated Bostin 5-3 on post-match penalty shootout following a 1-all draw.

Ousman Trawally gave Nyarri Tally the lead in the 50th minute while Yusupha Jaiteh equalized for Bostin in the 89th minute to force the game into a shootout.

GB Latville were eliminated by Diamano 5-4 on post-match penalty shootouts following a goalless draw in the early match played on Wednesday.

Tallinding Strikers defeated Tallinding Sicap 2-0 in a Tallinding derby game played late on Wednesday.

Ousman Jallow opened the scoring for Tallinding Strikers in the 51st minute before Kalifa Kanyi doubled their lead in the 89th minute.

Earlier on Tuesday, Sunshine FC defeated Real de Bundung 4-2 on post-match penalties following a goalless draw.

BK Pythons defeated Strikers Bundung 2-0 in the late match played on Tuesday 25th July 2023.