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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Forward Frank Lomami scored the lone goal as Espoir FC sealed a crucial 1-0 victory against AS Muhanga to close the gap at the top of Group B in the match that closed the first round of the Second Division at Rusizi Stadium on Saturday, January 27.<\/p>\n

The former Rayon Sports forward was the hero of the day as his fourth minute strike helped his side return in the race for the top flight promotion.<\/p>\n

Both teams played a balanced game, but Muhanga struggled to cope with the pitch conditions at Rusizi stadium making it easy for Espoir to take control of the game.<\/p>\n

Despite conceding an early goal, Muhanga fought hard pushing for an equalizer but the home side held their nerves until the halftime break.<\/p>\n

After recess, Espoir changed their strategy and chose to defend in order to avoid conceding a goal while also playing on counter-attacks.<\/p>\n

Abdul Mbarushimana\u2019s men pushed hard but they couldn’t find the back of the net. Instead, Espoir could have made it 2-0 as the referee awarded them a penalty in the 88th minute after substitute Gilbert Munyeshyaka was fouled in Muhanga’s penalty box but Jimmy Kibengo’s missed it as his shot hit the cross bar.<\/p>\n

With this victory, Espoir finished the first round of the second division league in second place with 29 points, two points behind Group B leaders Vision FC.<\/p>\n

AS Muhanga, who have played a game less, are third with 26 points but they reclaim their second place should they win their last fixture against 13th placed Esperance FC.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Rwanda. Forward Frank Lomami scored the lone goal as Espoir FC sealed a crucial 1-0 victory against AS Muhanga to close the gap at the top of Group B in the match that closed the first round of the Second Division at Rusizi Stadium on Saturday, January 27. 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