Gambian foreign-based players weekend 18 roundup saw Ebou Adams named Man of the Match in Derby County’s 3-0 win over Carlisle, while Dembo Darboe, Alieu Barry, and Alfusainey Gassama were all on target over the weekend.
England
Derby ended up with 92 points along the way as they secured automatic promotion from League One on Saturday afternoon after two seasons in the third tier.
Max Bird and James Collins scored the goals as Ebou Adams played full throttle; the Cardiff midfielder was awarded man of the match in his final game of the season.
The top-of the table clash between Wrexham and Stockport County ended 2-1 in favour of Wrexham. Evan’s goal in the 29th minute gave the hosts the lead. The visitors came back stronger in the second half, netting early and late to claim all three points on the day. Ibou Touray was introduced in the 73rd minute when he replaced Hippolyte at the STōK Cae Ras stadium.
Italy
Ebrima Darboe was an unused substitute in Sampdoria’s 1-1 draw against Como. The visitor’s had the lion’s share of possession and were dominant throughout the first half, creating goal-scoring opportunities; however, Fabio Borini broke the deadlock, and Como found the equalizer in the 82nd minutes through Patrick Cutrone.
France
Metz’s quests to maintain their Ligue 1 spot took another twist following their 2-1 defeat against third-place Lille. Ablie Jallow was among the substitutes who came on after the resumption of play by replacing Kerkhof in the 46th minute. Coach Christophe Marichez made another double change, but Metz failed to come back to the game.
Adama Bojang replaced Ito in the 75th minute in Reims 4-1 away defeat against Clermont. The former Steve Biko striker has now played seven league matches in the league.
In Ligue 2, Grenoble couldn’t repeat their brilliant performance, which saw them win Annecy, as they lost 2-0 away against a relegated Valenciennes. Saikou Touray was named in the starting XI, while Abdoulie Sanyang came in the second half, replacing Joseph in the 57th minute.
Belgium
Club Brugge has now beaten Genk 7-0 on aggregate in the Belgium championship playoff. Alieu Fadera featured in both games starting the latter from the bench.
Turkey
Fenerbache edged ten-man Besiktas 2-1 as Gambian captain Omar Colley played full throttle.
Rizespor and MEK Ankaragucu played a 2-2 draw in a game that Ali Sowe was involved.
Kazaktasan
Dembo Darboe scored his first goal for Ordabasy Shymkent in their 1-1 draw against Yelimay Semey. Darboe restored parity in the 13th minute when the host goalkeeper failed to grab the ball, landing at the mercy of Dembo’s foot, he made no mistake by getting the equaliser.
Denmark
Vejle picked up a point following a series of defeats. Lynby took the lead through Atli Magnússon; however, Musa Juwara set up German Onugkha to find the equaliser in the 49th minute. Both Hamza Barry and Musa Juwara started the match, with the latter being a regular for coach Ivan Prelec.
Estonia
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Paide drew 1-1 against Trans. Paide are still in third place following Sunday’s draw. Ebrima Jarju has been handed a spot in the Premium Liiga Team of the Week once again. The former Real de Banjul skipper was first named in the team of the week on matchday 5. Paide Linnameeskond drew 1-1 against Narva Trans. Jarju saved another penalty; this time he saved Zakaria’s kick from the spot.
Bangaldesh
The Gambian derby between Rahmatgang and Fortis ended in favour of Pa Omar Babou and Omar Sarr. Pa Omar doubled the visitor’s lead and went on to miss a penalty. The 2-1 away win moved Fortis to sixth on the log.
UAE
Alfusainey Gassama scored his 16th league goal in Dibba FC’s 2-1 win over Al Arabi. Dibba has now moved to second place with 55 points.
Angola
Alieu Barry extended the lead in the 73rd minute, following Leao’s opener in the 51st minute. This was Barry’s second league goal in the Girabola Ligue 1. The 2-1 victory against FC Bravos do Máquis sent Clube Desportivo da Huila to sixth on the log.
