Wallidan yesterday weathered a heavy second half Biko storm to win by a lone goal at the Independence Stadium.

George Cole put Wallidan ahead in the 35th minute from the penalty spot after a Wallidan player went down easily in the Biko penalty area. Proceedings before got the Wallidan got their break through was somewhat lacking in quality.

But with the caliber of the teams at show and their bitter tug of war regarding the international transfer rights of Ebrima Sohna, the real show was reserved for the second half.

Receiving the support of an unusual large support from the stands, Biko pushed forward in search of the all important equaliser. And matters became more compounded for Wallidan when striker Amadou Gaye was sent off in the 72nd minute for a second bookable offence.

It was oneway traffic from that moment. Habib Kunta was the fulcrum for Biko providing the passes and doing most of the runs. And the introduction of Alpha Omar Jallow meant more defending by Wallidan. Jallow cut inside Wallidan's defensive wall and lay the ball in the part of Kawsu Jatta whose shot narrowed out.

But Wallidan goalkeeper Ansumana Samateh had to make another wonder save to keep his side up. Samateh was forced to scary for the ball to push Alagie Bah's goal bound low drive out for corner. The resultant corner caused another scare but Wallidan successfully laid back well to defend their lead.