Africa-Press – Gambia. In a mouthwatering showdown in the Brikama Sports Committee qualifiers on Wednesday, Chimo FC and Stockholm FC secured their places in the next round.
A brilliant second-half display from Chimo FC sealed a 2-1 comeback against Real De Medina of Busumbala. The latter opened the scoring in the first half through a defensive error, leading to an own goal.
Chimo United, once a heavyweight in the BSC Summer Nawettan before their relegation a couple of years ago, came back stronger with renewed ambition, scoring two brilliant second-half goals to advance to the next stage.
In the other fixture, Stockholm FC edged past California FC 3-1 in a post-match penalty shootout, securing a spot in the second round of elimination football.
In this encounter, both teams were determined to seal a victory. They were well-organised defensively and attacked with caution to prevent damage. Regulation time failed to separate the two formidable sides.
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