The Citizen (Dar es Salaam)
Dorice Malyaga
9 July 2009
Kigoma shuttered Kinondoni's dreams of qualifying for quarterfinals of the ongoing Copa Coca Cola championship after posting a convincing 3-0 victory.
The match started at a high tempo with both teams pressing hard to get an early opener, but a forth-minute strike from Matala Salum gave Kigoma the lead.
Zuberi Karungo made a dazzling run down the right flank from where he swung over a cross that was powered home by Matala Salum.
After the goal, Kinondoni exerted more pressure on their opponent's goal, but Kigoma's defence stood firm to clear all dangers.
But in the final few seconds of the first half, Kigoma got forward and put pressure on Kinondoni, which resulted into the second goal scored by Farijala Mrisho.
Kigoma went to the breather leading 2-0 against favourites Kinondoni who pulverised Rukwa 6-3 on Wednesday.
The second half resumed strongly with Kinondoni making a series of unsuccessful attacks. Their strikers missed several clear-cut scoring opportunities.
Simon Msuva who scored four goals against Rukwa had a disappointing day as he squandered numerous chances.
In the 87th minute, Shabaan Ally killed off the game when he scored the winner with a bicycle kick. Ally scored the most stupendous goal of the day.
The victory guaranteed Kigoma a place in the quarterfinals where they will take on Dodoma today. Dodoma qualified despite losing 1-4 to Ruvuma.
At Kawe ground, Iringa mauled Arusha 2-1 while Mwanza drubbed Manyara 3-0 at Karume Memorial Stadium.
The teams that sailed through to the quarterfinals are Dodoma, Kigoma, Mjini Magharibi, Tabora and Morogoro.
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