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It was an interesting start to the autumn
season with LIMAUK FC in collaboration with the Liberian community in
Sheffield going head to head with the LEEDS based Guinean all stars at
the beeston park in Leeds. The match that was set to create a strong
bond between the Guinean community and the Liberian community in the
United Kingdom in order to promote community cohesion through football
subsequently delivers on its objectives. Both communities gave their
unwavering support to the plan by turning in on time and in huge numbers.
The both Countries have had some flexible political relationship which
is evidenced by the mano river union (MRU).
It wasn’t a brilliant start of the day with the unpredictable English
weather performing what it does best. The match kicks off under a heavy
rain hampering the zealous mood of some players who haven’t play
football for months but, that did not prevent the game from being played.
The ever determined LIMAUK FC squad included Mohamed
Keita, forward back, Musa Melvin Kamara, centre back, Kamanda t Fallah,
defensive midfielder, Joseph Kalbah, forward, Francis Tamba, goalkeeper,
Abass Fofana, right wing, Kalu Dukuly, left back, Keaf Dolley, right
back, Amara Bility, centre midfield, Roland, forward, Samuka Sheriff,
left wing and the two substitute players Abu Sesay, left wing and Abraham
Sheriff, forward.
Kamanda Fallah aggressive style of tackle on the opponents
sparks a controversy ten minutes into the game when the Guinean side
profusely complain about his style of play. It didn’t take that
long when when Kamanda’s aggressive style of play pays off when
he cleanly win the ball from the mid field and made a very cleaver pass
to the tic-tac player Joseph Kalbah who then swiftly pass two defenders
and tactically placed the ball into the net giving the visiting side
the lead. Immediately after LIMAUK FC took the lead, the home side took
possession of the game striking twice, bringing them closer to equalising
but, the two defenders Mohamed Keita and Musa Melvin Kamara could not
give the home side any breathing space. 
Limauk FC doubles its lead in the 31st minute from
the penalty spot through another stylish player Roland, who confidently
put the ball in the net with ease. The penalty was awarded, when Amara
Bility was brought down in a reckless tackle by Lamini traore in the
eighteen yard box. Lamini Traore who constant touches on the ball gave
LIMAUK FC’s defenders something to worry about, found himself in
the wrong position when he flat-footedly gave away a penalty which was
crucial to the visiting team campaign.
We saw the inevitable occurring at the dying minutes
of the first half when the Guinean all stars managed to pull one goal
back after mounting excessive pressure on the visiting team.
This cancellation goal by the home team was enough
to boost their confidence as they came into the second half with a spectacular
performance giving them an equaliser through a corner kick from their
number 10 player Fofana.
Well, at this stage, I thought this was the end game
for Limauk FC but, my thought didn’t last long when LIMAUK FC was
once again put ahead by Amara Bility’s second half goal. The game
remained steady until a sluggish play made by LIMAUK FC’s goalie
and the home side wouldn’t take any of that. They believe there
was no time for entertainment. They corrected the mistake by an equalising
goal levelling the score line to 3-3. Despite keeping their composure;
LIMAUK FC was not consistent enough at the last minutes to keep the Guinean
all stars from scoring two more goals to change the wobbling score line
to 5-3 in the home side’s favour.
Although LIMAUK FC came into the game as the underdog
team, they will always be remembered by their opponent for their stunning
performances which depicted professionalism. LIMAUK FC left the field
adamant of a rematch in order to strike a revenge.
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