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El-Merreikh Bentiu FC continued its impressive form in the South Sudan Premier League by securing a 2-0 victory over Holy Family FC Rumbek in a closely contested match on Sunday.
The match highlighted the tactical prowess and experience of Al-Merreikh’ international players, with the team maintaining composure and capitalizing on opportunities.
Al-Merreikh started cautiously, relying on a measured pace to exploit Holy Family’s defensive disarray. The breakthrough came early in the 5th minute when midfielder Tethloach Thor scored, giving Al-Merreikh an early advantage.
Holy Family responded by organizing its defense and attempting to regain control of the game. However, the half was marked by hurried plays and misplaced passes from both teams.
Despite nearly adding to their lead through a well-executed free kick, Al-Merreikh was thwarted by Holy Family’s goalkeeper, who managed a decisive save to push the ball out for a corner. The first half ended with the Bentiu side in the lead.
The second half saw Holy Family striving to equalize, but a lack of precision in the final third hindered their efforts. Al-Merreikh shifted to a defensive approach, focusing on maintaining possession and exploiting spaces left by Holy Family’s aggressive attacking setup.
This strategy paid off in stoppage time when central defender Ater Thomas initiated a counterattack. The ball passed through the midfield and reached winger Tot Doh, who calmly netted the decisive second goal, sealing the win for Al-Merreikh.
Al-Merreikh Bentiu looks to continue its strong form, while Holy Family FC aims to regroup and address its attacking weaknesses ahead of the next fixtures.
Holy Family coach Deng Abu Kalam, who recently assumed leadership of the team, attributed the defeat to limited preparation time. While he acknowledged improvements in the midfield and defense,
he emphasized the need to enhance the team’s attack and hinted at plans to sign a new striker during the transfer window.
Al-Merreikh assistant coach Ahmed Biar praised his team for their discipline and composure, emphasizing their focus on securing the three points. He credited the win to the team’s ability to exploit Holy Family’s urgency and maintain control under pressure.
With three weeks completed, the South Sudan Premier League has seen an exciting start. Over 35 goals have been scored, with no red cards issued so far.
Two matches Al-Hilal Wau vs. Nile City and Holy Family against Olympic Renk from the first round remain postponed and are expected to be rescheduled during the upcoming week’s break.
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