Breaking: Gunjur Dabanani Held as Ten-Man Tujereng Fight Back to Force a Replay

WCR Zonal ma: Gunjur Dabanani Held as Ten-Man Tujereng Fight Back to Force a Replay

Gunjur Dabanani were moments away from securing their place in the 5th edition of the West Coast Zonal Football Championship final after taking a late lead against Kombo South rivals Tujereng in their semi-final clash at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium.

Gunjur Dabanani Zonal team were held to a 1-1 draw by Tujereng in the WCR Zonal Championship semi finals at Brikama Mini Stadium | Photo Credit: GSC

The tightly contested encounter produced a goalless first half, with both sides displaying resilience and tactical discipline.

Early in the second half, Tujereng were reduced to ten men after Ousainou Gibba was shown a second yellow card. Gunjur quickly capitalised on their numerical advantage, breaking the deadlock in the 65th minute through Jerreh Camara, who netted his second goal of the tournament.

Tujereng Zonal team levelled matters with minutes to play to force a replay | Photo credit: Duks Media

However, the drama intensified in stoppage time when the ten-man Tujereng side snatched an equaliser in the 92nd minute, denying Gunjur victory and forcing the semi-final into a replay.