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Gunjur Utd clout Latrikunda Utd in 2nd Tier

Apr 25, 2024, 11:51 AM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

Gunjur United on Tuesday thumped Latrikunda United 4-1 in their week-22 outing of the 2023-2024 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium.

The Coastal Town boys slipped to Hawks 2-1 before rubbing shoulders with the Latrikunda German boys, who are struggling in the country’s Second Tier.

 Gunjur United, who are scuffling for promotion to the First Division League, knew that a defeat against Latrikunda United would dash their dreams of gaining promotion to the country’s Elite League.

The Coastal Town boys made an astonishing start to the match and controlled midfield department, creating numerous goal scoring opportunities.

Moses Jatta gave Gunjur United the lead in the 16th minute of the match from an excellent strike.

Latrikunda United fought hard for an equaliser but were unable to unlock Gunjur United’s solid defence line.

Moses Jatta netted the second goal for Gunjur United in the 20th minute of the match to complete his brace.

Wing wizard Abdoulie Jassey alias Dybala scored the third goal for the Coastal Town boys in the 30th minute of the match to dart Latrikunda United’s hopes of coming back to their feet.

Tijan Marreh pulled back one goal for Latrikunda United before half time, which eventually proved to be a consolation for the Latrikunda German boys thus the first half ended 3-1 in favour of Gunjur United.

Prolific striker Musa Joof alias Halland netted the fourth goal for Gunjur United after the interval from the penalty spot thus the match ended 4-1 in favour of Gunjur United.

The win earns Gunjur United 7th place on the Second Division League table with 30 points after 22 league matches.

Latrikunda United now sit 13th place on the country’s Second Tier table with 23 points in 22 league outings.