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Who Has the Best Chances to Reach the Semi-finals of the Peace Cup?

Author: ISHIMWE Walter
On:28/02/2025 10:44 0 0 0 0 0 0

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On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the first-leg matches of the Peace Cup quarter-finals concluded. One of the most anticipated clashes was Gasogi United hosting APR FC, a match that ended with the army side securing a victory in front of Gasogi United fans.

The encounter between APR FC and Gasogi United in the quarter-finals held significant weight, as the two teams also faced off at this stage last season, with Gasogi United ultimately eliminating APR FC.

This time, APR FC made a strong start in the first leg, securing a 1-0 win away from home thanks to an early goal scored by Niyibizi Ramadhan in the first minute.

With this away victory, APR FC holds a strong advantage heading into the second leg. For Gasogi United to eliminate APR FC, they will need to win by more than one goal. Any draw in the second leg will see APR FC advance to the semi-finals. If Gasogi United wins 1-0, the match will go to a penalty shootout.

While APR FC celebrated an away win, their rivals Rayon Sports had a tougher time, drawing 2-2 against Gorilla FC at home.

Rayon Sports had to come from behind to secure the draw, with Biramahire Abeddy scoring the equalizer. Gorilla FC had initially taken a 2-0 lead with goals from Nsanzimfura Keddy and Ndikumana Landly.

This draw puts Rayon Sports at a disadvantage, as they conceded two goals at home. In African competitions, the away goals rule still applies, meaning Rayon Sports must win the second leg outright to progress. If they fail to win, their only hope is to secure a high-scoring draw (above 2-2) or take the game to penalties.

Meanwhile, Police FC secured a crucial 2-1 home victory against AS Kigali. Goals from Bigirimana Abedy and Ani Elijah helped them overturn an early own goal by their goalkeeper.

Police FC, the defending champions of the Peace Cup, faces a big challenge to retain their title after winning last year’s final 2-1 against Bugesera.

To advance past AS Kigali, Police FC needs at least a draw or another win. However, AS Kigali has the advantage of an away goal, meaning that a 1-0 win in the second leg would see them eliminate Police FC.

In another quarter-final match, Amagaju FC secured a strong 2-0 home victory against Mukura VS at Huye International Stadium, giving them an important lead going into the return leg.

The semi-final matchups will be determined as follows: The winner between Police FC and AS Kigali will face the winner of APR FC vs. Gasogi United. The winner between Gorilla FC and Rayon Sports will play against the winner of Mukura VS vs. Amagaju FC.