APR FC defeated Gasogi United 1-0 in the first leg of the Peace Cup quarterfinals, with Niyibizi Ramadhan scoring the winner. The second leg will determine the semifinalist.
APR FC edged past Gasogi United with a 1-0
victory in the first leg of the Peace Cup quarterfinals. The match, played on
February 27, 2025, saw Niyibizi Ramadhan score the only goal, giving APR FC a
vital advantage ahead of the second leg.
Gasogi United had several chances to
equalize, notably a strong penalty appeal in the 6th minute that was waved off
by the referee. Alioune Mbaye also missed a clear opportunity in the 25th
minute, with Niyigena Clement making a crucial defensive clearance.
APR FC’s defense remained solid, with
goalkeeper Ishimwe Pierre making key saves, including a last-minute stop
against Mugisha Joseph Rama in stoppage time. Cheik Djibril Ouattra nearly doubled
the lead with a free kick that struck the post just before halftime.
Both teams made tactical substitutions, with
APR FC introducing Thadeo Luanga in the 78th minute, while Gasogi United
brought in Ngono Guy Herve to boost their attack. However, the match ended with
APR FC holding on to their lead.
The second leg promises to be a decisive
battle, as Gasogi United looks to overturn the deficit while APR FC aims to
secure a spot in the semifinals.
Niyibizi Ramadhan's goal was the difference
between Gasogi United and APR FC in the first leg of the Peace Cup
quarterfinals
APR FC defeated Gasogi United in the first
leg of the Peace Cup quarterfinals, with both teams now awaiting the return leg
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