Gunners gain revenge against Ongos

Mighty Gunners Ladies gained revenge against FC Ongos with a 1-0 victory on Saturday to progress to the semifinals of the NFA Cup.

Ongos had beaten them to the league title by a single point a fortnight ago, but on Saturday, it was Gunners who celebrated as a first half injury time goal by Mariana Goaxas gave them the spoils in a bruising battle.

From a corner, Goaxas bundled the ball over the line and although it was immediately cleared by Ongos’ defence, the referee determined that it had crossed the line.

That was the only goal in a pulsating encounter, but Ongos had their fare share of chances that they could not put away.

Midway through the first half, Albertina Aludhilu broke clear of Gunners’ offside trap, but her shot hit the post, while a cracking shot by Ongos’ industrious midfielder Juliana Blou was well saved by Gunners’ keeper Melissa Matheus.