{"id":68894,"date":"2024-04-01T16:09:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T16:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/habumuremyis-own-goal-dents-as-muhangas-topflight-promotion-hopes"},"modified":"2024-04-01T16:36:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T16:36:14","slug":"habumuremyis-own-goal-dents-as-muhangas-topflight-promotion-hopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/habumuremyis-own-goal-dents-as-muhangas-topflight-promotion-hopes","title":{"rendered":"Habumuremyi’s own goal dents AS Muhanga’s topflight promotion hopes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Defender Habumuremyi sent the ball in his own net as AS Muhanga suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of in-form Vision FC in a crucial Second Division league match day 19 clash held at Mumena Stadium on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The loss put Abdul Mbarushimana\u2019s side\u2019s hopes for a topflight promotion in jeopardy after losing the second place to Group B rivals Espoir FC who were awarded a 3-0 win after SORWATHE forfeited their game for failure to show up at Rusizi Stadium.<\/p>\n

Only two teams from the group stage regular season will qualify for the semifinals playoffs.<\/p>\n

Vision FC supporters celebrate the victory on Saturday, as their side beat AS Muhanga 1-0<\/p>\n

The game was predominantly fought in the midfield, with limited opportunities at both ends.<\/p>\n

Home team Vision FC were dominating ball possession, but they struggled to convert chances into goals AS Muhanga\u2019s defense proved to ko tough to penetrate.<\/p>\n

Vision’s Ibrahim Nshimiyamana came close to breaking the deadlock in the 38th minute, but AS Muhanga\u2019s goalkeeper denied him with a crucial save.<\/p>\n

Vision FC and AS Muhanga players vie for the balll during a 1-0 second league tie at Mumena Stadium on Saturday, March 30. All Photos by Craish Bahizi<\/p>\n

Despite creating several connections in midfield and earning free kicks near the box, the first half ended goalless.<\/p>\n

Coach Fils Muvunyi introduced Radjab Mbanjineza early in the second half. The winger made an immediate impact as he expertly sent a dangerous cross which under-pressure Habumuremyi inadvertently let in his own net to give the home side a lead in the 46th minute.<\/p>\n

Both teams made strategic changes in an attempt to alter the scoreline, but Vision FC held on to win take home all three points.<\/p>\n

Following the loss, Abdul Mbarushimana’s side dropped to third place with 42 points while Espoir, who have one game in hand, climbed to second with 45 points.<\/p>\n

Vision FC stay at the top of Group B table with 49 points.<\/p>\n

The game took place at Mumena stadium on Saturday, March 30.<\/p>\n

Vision FC players celebrate a goal. AS Muhanga suffered a 1-0 defeat Second Division league match day 19 clash held at Mumena Stadium on Saturday. Photos by Craish Bahizi<\/p>\n\r\n