The Banjul female team, popularly known as the City Girls, capped off the day’s NAYCONF female matches with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over URR, sending their fans into jubilation at the Serekunda East Mini Stadium.
Banjul made their intentions clear from the onset, taking an early lead that ignited wild celebrations from their supporters, who were accompanied by drums and chants. The early goal boosted the City Girls, who continued to pile pressure on URR, but the URR defense remained resilient, absorbing wave after wave of attacks.
Despite struggling in the opening exchanges, URR responded by looking to exploit Banjul on the counterattack. However, their efforts were thwarted by Banjul’s solid defensive line, which stood firm against URR’s advances.
As the game progressed, URR began to find their rhythm and increased pressure on Banjul. Their persistence paid off when they earned a penalty in the second half, which was calmly converted, leveling the score at 1-1. The equalizer injected new life into the match, with both teams battling fiercely for dominance.
With time running out and the match heading towards a stalemate, Banjul once again showed their attacking prowess. The City Girls broke through the URR defense and netted a late second goal, sealing a dramatic 2-1 victory.