By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay
Bo Rangers win three in a row
Two in a row is a probably a stroke of luck, but three is a plan. Bo Rangeres defeated East End Tigers to win for the third consecutive games. This takes their total win to 4.
The team is currently under a career taker coach, if Konneh has a license A, it will be foolish not to appoint him permanently next season. The team has shown much improvement under him. None of the other two coaches that Rangers have employed before this man, have had a clear cut game plan.
You could also put this down to some bit of hardwork from the path of the players. Over the last few weeks, Rangers players have also come under serious scrutiny for their performance.
For the first time this season, this win took Rangers out of the relegation zone briefly. But they sunk back in once Old Edwardians got a result against Mighty Blackpool.
East End Tigers have a full blown emergency on their hands. They lost yet again. This time they should be angry and concerned about themselves. This is a team that sat just six points away from the second place, some two months ago. Now they are 8th and sliding downwards.
Result
East End Tigers 0-1 Bo Rangers
Edwards fight back for a point
After that wretched performance in Kenema, they needed something to hang on to. They had set aside their coach before that, there is no telling whether they will hire him again.
A caretaker coach, Parisco Kamara is on the sidelines trying to salvage the liitle pride they have left. This team has recovered well since the start of the second leg. They have had great games against the likes of FC Kallon, East End Lions and now Blackpool. They will take solace in that.
Blackpool’s erratic form continues. Another team with a caretaker coach. They were unbelievable during last week’s match against Ports Authority. But they couldn’t replicate the same form against Edwards. But Blackpool wont be concerned anymore, they are just where they want to be on the table.
Result
Mighty Blackpool 1-1 Old Edwardians
RSLAF in a draw with Council
At the end of the day, it was RSLAF 1-1 FC FC. These two teams really don’t have to fight for, but pride.
RSLAF are still at the bottom of the table, that is somewhere they know they shouldn’t be. And after that impressive performance last week by FCFC you wouldn’t think that they will fail to beat RSLAF.
But this has been the story of their season so far. They play fantastic against big teams, you get to love them. Until they face other teams, then they will be ready to disappoint you.
Result
RSLAF 1-1 FC FC
FC Kallon fading away in the title race
One word to describe this match is, THRILLING! This is a game that had everything. It had tackles, slippery surface, red card, controversial refereeing, high tempo and high emotions.
Diamond Stars are perhaps the most difficult team to beat in this league at the moment.
After their shocking draw last week, this week again FC Kallon were on the back foot. Two draws in a row means they have lost the opportunity to go top of the table yet again. Last week they could have been leading East End Lions by four points, fast forward a week later they could be trailing Lions by three points come Wednesday.
FC Kallon ended this match with 9 men. They had a man sent off and a late injury to one of their players, after they had used all their substitutions.
This title is FC Kallon’s to lose, and at the moment they are losing it.
You have to give Diamond Stars the credit they deserve. They pressed high and made life uncomfortable for Kallon. How do you manage such a high tempo performance right through a cold night like that is a whole new challenge that they beat.
They are still unbeaten in this second half of the league. They are perhaps the most improved team in the country and the most difficult to beat. They run across the pitch like they are possessed. They have the perfect blend of creativity, guts and some nastiness.
That is how their coach, Zappa has forged this team to be.
Result
FC Kallon 2-2 Diamond Stars
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