The Bredins entered this semi-final match high in confidence after their composed performance in beating Spanner Youngsters in the quarter-finals. They could not rest on their lorels however as their opponents, The Destroyer F.C. had previously beaten Spanner Youngsters in the group stage in a thrilling 3-2 win, coming back from 2-0 down. They also lived up to their name in destroying the hopes of Ntake F.C. in a 2-0 win in their quarter final match on Friday.
The first half was a a goal-fest that swung one way and then the other. In what can only be described as an onslought, the Bredrins took a 4-0 lead in just 25 minutes with strikes from Serunjoje, Dauda, Brian and Umaru. And it could have been worse for the Destroyer were it not for some wastefull striking by Serunjoje and Brian who could have, and should have made it 6!
As is so often the case, missed chances can come back to haunt you and no sooner should the game have been put beyond doubt, that the Destroyer found their feet and in 2 minutes of maddness from the Bredrins the score was suddenly 4-2. The second goal deserves special mention as it was a superb 25-yard strike when the Destroyer number 8 was left with far too much space.
The Destroyer had tasted the come-back and pushed on. It was only some last gasp defending that ensured that the Bredrins still went in at half time with a 2 goal lead.
If the first half was a goal fest, the second half was anything but, with neither keeper having to pick the ball out of their net. The Destroyer keeper however had a very busy half as the Bredrins broke upon the Destroyer defence like a crashing wave. Once again, some wasteful striking was to blame for the Bredrins tally staying put, although in fairness the besieged Destroyer defence and keeper put up stiff resistance that enabled them to leave the tournamwnt with some dignity.
The Bredrins will need to be more clinical come Saturday afternoon when they will face a re-match of last years final against Nyendo Kids Club (formaly Express F.C.). The question is, will the Bredrins have their revenge and take the trophy, or will they once again fall at the last hurdle? Watch this space!
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