Division One League Zone Three results
by Ayeh Offei-Akoto · MyNewsGh.comSemper Fi FC’s impressive unbeaten start to the UMB Division One League campaign came to an end on Saturday after they suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Attram De Visser SC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex.
Attram De Visser made their intentions clear from the opening stages, taking control of the contest with two quick goals in the first half. Obed Wiredu opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Abdul Majeed Maswud doubled the visitors’ advantage in the 22nd minute.
Semper Fi went into the break trailing by two goals and faced an even bigger challenge when Mubarik Iddrisu made it 3-0 in the 54th minute.
However, the home side refused to give up and quickly reduced the deficit through Maxwell Gadugah in the 58th minute. Ebenezer Kobia then found the net in the 81st minute to make it 3-2 and set up a tense closing period.
Despite the late pressure from Semper Fi, Attram De Visser held on to secure a memorable away victory. The defeat ended Semper Fi’s unbeaten run, although they remain top of the Zone Three standings with 16 points.
Meanwhile, former Premier League side Okwawu United FC continued their strong campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Home Stars FC at the Carl Reindorf Park on Sunday.
The encounter remained evenly balanced for much of the afternoon, with neither side able to find a breakthrough until the 80th minute, when Quophy Nyame Barima scored the decisive goal for Okwawu United.
The late strike secured all three points for the visitors and maintained their position among the leading teams in Zone Three. Okwawu United now have 14 points from seven matches and occupy third place in the standings.
In another Zone Three fixture, Inter Allies FC suffered their first defeat of the campaign after losing 1-0 away to newcomers Nukunu FC at the Akatsi College of Education Park on Sunday.
Nukunu FC produced a determined performance against their more experienced opponents and took the lead in the 33rd minute through Aforlabi Allnice.
The goal proved enough to secure the hosts their second victory of the season in their debut campaign, while Inter Allies were unable to find a response before the final whistle.
Despite the setback, Inter Allies remain second in the Zone Three table with 14 points, level with third-placed Okwawu United FC.
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