APR FC Closes the Gap on Rayon Sports with a 2-1 Victory Over Vision

With this win, APR FC now sits just one point behind league leaders Rayon Sports, keeping the championship race wide open.

APR FC hosted Vision FC in the 22nd round of the Rwanda Premier League 2024-25 season. The home side was determined to claim all three points to close the gap on Rayon Sports, and they did just that with a hard-fought victory.

APR FC took an early lead in the 19th minute when Cheik Djibril Ouattara converted a penalty after Mahamadou Lamine Bah was fouled inside the box by Irambona Patrick. The goal ignited celebrations among the APR FC faithful, who knew a win would keep their title hopes alive.

However, just before halftime, Vision FC responded with a stunning equalizer. In the 45+2 minute, Cyubahiro Idarusi dribbled past Ruboneka Jean Bosco before firing the ball into the net, bringing the game level at 1-1 as the teams headed into the break.

The second half saw APR FC pushing relentlessly for the winning goal. The pressure paid off in the 85th minute when Mamadou Sy capitalized on a loose ball inside the penalty area to slot home the decisive goal. The stadium erupted in celebration as APR FC secured a vital victory.

Vision FC fought hard to find another equalizer, with Zabio Pascal and Nzotanga  testing the APR FC defense, but goalkeeper Ishimwe Pierre remained resolute.

With this result, APR FC now has 45 points, trailing Rayon Sports by just one point in the league standings. As the title race heats up, APR FC will be aiming to maintain their winning momentum in the upcoming matches.

APR FC defeated Vision FC and remained one point behind Rayon Sports, the league leaders

Djibril Ouattara scored APR FC's first goal from a penalty