The knockout competition of the 2016 Manjai Nawettan is getting heated at the Father Gough Sports Complex.
D’ Dolphin FC and Kololi Central FC over the weekend became the latest teams to progress to the knockout trophy quarter final competition following their respective wins over Brusubi Pak Food and Dippa kunda Ajax.
Johannes FC beat B.K City FC 5-3 on a post-match penalty shoot-out following a godless draw in the regulation time.
Meanwhile, in the earlier encounter, Ballack FC beat Tababi FC by 1-0 in the regulation time.
Both teams started remarkably well creating lots of goal chances but neither side was able to convert any of their chances.
In a post-match interview with Observer Sports, Abdoulie Jallow, Secretary General of Manjai Sports Committee, expressed delight over the spectacular performance of the players during their games.
The Qcell league quarter final will start today (Tuesday) as Giants take on Box Bi by 4pm; Starlight face Kololi Central at 5pm.
On Wednesday, Brusubi Phase2 will take on Bayern Central, while Ballack FC rub shoulders with Brusubi Pak Food.
by Hadang Daffeh
