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 Posted - 11 Apr 2007 : 02:06:02
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Gambia Win WALO Sports Competitions
By Amie Sanneh
The Gambia Armed Forces won all competitions in the 34th WALO games at the Independence Stadium. The GAF football team defeated their Guinean counterparts in the final 3-2 in post penalty shootouts whilst Abdoulie Sonko emerged champion in the wrestling category.
In the final of the football category on Saturday, Abdou Darboe put the Gambian side ahead in the 34th minute of the first half and the Guineans leveled terms in the 88th minute when Alsony Bangura capitalized on a defensive error by the Gambian defense.
GAF could have put the game beyond the reach of the Guineans as they created numerous chances but their efforts shied away from goal. And when the Guineans leveled terms memories of their first encounter in the group stages resurfaced when the Guineans fought back to level the three goals deficit they conceded in the first half. As both sides struggled to steal the day at the last gasp but the final result had to be decided on penalties. And as luck seemed to be on the side of the homers, their Keeper emerged the hero as he stopped two and another flew wide conceding only two.
To wrap the competitions in style, Abdoulie Sonko proved indomitable in the wrestling combats, lifting the President Jammeh donated trophy. The football trophy was also donated by President Amadou Tumani Touray of Mali.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 40/2007, 9 - 10 April, 2007
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