Football
Defeat for Victory against rival New Radiant
Victory Sports Club suffered their first defeat in the ongoing FAM 2nd Division season, as they were thrashed by arch rivals New Radiant Sports Club by 4-1.
The first time in more than three years, Victory and New Radiant played a competitive game. The match was famous by the name of “Ras Vaadha” as both giants collided after a reasonable period due to suspensions.
A fast start from both sides, New Radiant broke the deadlock in the 12th minute, as Ahmed Suhail (Bambuch) took possession of a loose ball behind Victory's defensive line, and ended it in the far corner.
Victory suffered a huge blow to get back in the game, as their defender, Mohamed Ayman Mohamed Badran suffered a horrific injury and was replaced by Hussain Shameen before the hour mark.
Victory got some chances from the counter attack. But, Egyptian Mohamed Osama tried on his own to find the back of the net, and the chances were missed.
New Radiant scored two goals at the end of the first half. In the 42nd minute, New Radiant capitalized on a defensive mistake by Victory, and Ghanaian striker Kofi Owusu took the chance to double the lead. In additional time after the first half, Bambuch found Kofi at the far post, as he headed the third goal for the Blues.
Victory goalkeeper, Sayed Ibrahim Heba denied New Radiant from scoring a fourth goal early in the second half. Heba saved two decent shots from Torric Jebbrin and Kofi
In the second half, Victory improved their attack. Ismail Naseem (Boava) and Ahmed Hussain (Ammadey)’s shots were saved by New Radiant goalkeeper Mifdad Ahmed. Victory’s goal was scored from a spot kick by Lebanon striker Mohamed Kdou in the 76th minute.
Victory were down to 10 men when their defender Hussain Shameen was sent off in the 85th minute. Playing against 10 men, New Radiant scored their fourth goal in the last minute of injury time. As Torric headed home from the spot, after energetic defender Mohamed Shamweel was fouled inside the area.
New Radiant tops group B with three wins and 9 points. LT Sports Club is in second place with 7 points from three games. Victory in third position, 4 points from three games.
Victory’s next game is against Club Teenage on 31st July.
The first time in more than three years, Victory and New Radiant played a competitive game. The match was famous by the name of “Ras Vaadha” as both giants collided after a reasonable period due to suspensions.
A fast start from both sides, New Radiant broke the deadlock in the 12th minute, as Ahmed Suhail (Bambuch) took possession of a loose ball behind Victory's defensive line, and ended it in the far corner.
Victory suffered a huge blow to get back in the game, as their defender, Mohamed Ayman Mohamed Badran suffered a horrific injury and was replaced by Hussain Shameen before the hour mark.
Victory got some chances from the counter attack. But, Egyptian Mohamed Osama tried on his own to find the back of the net, and the chances were missed.
New Radiant scored two goals at the end of the first half. In the 42nd minute, New Radiant capitalized on a defensive mistake by Victory, and Ghanaian striker Kofi Owusu took the chance to double the lead. In additional time after the first half, Bambuch found Kofi at the far post, as he headed the third goal for the Blues.
Victory goalkeeper, Sayed Ibrahim Heba denied New Radiant from scoring a fourth goal early in the second half. Heba saved two decent shots from Torric Jebbrin and Kofi
In the second half, Victory improved their attack. Ismail Naseem (Boava) and Ahmed Hussain (Ammadey)’s shots were saved by New Radiant goalkeeper Mifdad Ahmed. Victory’s goal was scored from a spot kick by Lebanon striker Mohamed Kdou in the 76th minute.
Victory were down to 10 men when their defender Hussain Shameen was sent off in the 85th minute. Playing against 10 men, New Radiant scored their fourth goal in the last minute of injury time. As Torric headed home from the spot, after energetic defender Mohamed Shamweel was fouled inside the area.
New Radiant tops group B with three wins and 9 points. LT Sports Club is in second place with 7 points from three games. Victory in third position, 4 points from three games.
Victory’s next game is against Club Teenage on 31st July.