By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
The fifth match day of the Bui Sports Fans Competition delivered the biggest shock of the tournament so far, as highly favored Melim United suffered a stunning 1-0 defeat. The result sent ripples through the league standings, injecting fresh drama into the race for qualification.
Nso Youths FC of Nkolmeseng registered their long-awaited first win of the competition by edging out giants Melim United 1-0. Melim United, who had been confidently tipped for victory, instead ran into a rejuvenated and disciplined Nso Youths squad. What was anticipated to be an easy outing for the favorites quickly turned into a tense, hard-fought battle.
Nso Youths exhibited impeccable defensive discipline, completely neutralizing Melim’s attack and successfully ending the first half in a scoreless deadlock.
The decisive moment arrived early in the second half. Nso Youths emerged with renewed spirit and attacking intent, and their efforts were rewarded when they broke the deadlock in the 49th minute from the penalty spot.
The lone goal held fast, even as light rain began to fall, doing nothing to dampen the intensity on the pitch. Melim United fought desperately for an equalizer, launching waves of attacks, but each attempt was successfully thwarted by the resolute Nso Youths defense and a determined goalkeeper.
In the final, frantic minutes, Melim United pressed relentlessly, but the final whistle confirmed the 1-0 upset. Crucially, the victory serves as sweet revenge for Nso Youths, who had previously lost 1-0 to Melim United in their first meeting of the competition, proving they are now a formidable threat moving forward.
Chitah FC & Dzekwa Rangers Share Spoils
In the second fixture of the day, Chitah FC and Dzekwa Rangers played out an anticipatedly close contest that ended in a 1-1 draw. Both teams knew a win was vital for their standings, leading to a match of intense control and high-performance football.
The first half was a tense spectacle that kept fans on the edge of their seats, though neither side could find the back of the net, ending goalless.
Dzekwa Rangers, however, started the second half with immediate purpose. After an initial attempt was saved, they capitalized on the pressure, breaking the deadlock in the 51st minute.
Despite taking the lead, Dzekwa Rangers could not maintain their advantage against a persistent Chitah FC. Seeking their first win of the tournament, Chitah FC continued to press hard and finally leveled the score in the 68th minute to make it 1-1. Fierce attacking from both sides in the final stages of the match failed to change the scoreline, forcing a 1-1 split of the points.
Standings Tighten Ahead Of Final Round
The day’s results have significantly tightened the general classification table heading into the final day of the first round.
Dzekwa Rangers continue to top the standings with 7 points. Melim United remains in second place with 6 points. Chitah FC and Nso Youths both now sit on 5 points, separated only by goal differential.
Day Six marks the final playing day of the first round, where teams will battle fiercely for the last available spots in the next round of the competition. The focus will be on the 5-point teams to see who can secure a vital victory to advance.
