Kotoku Shining Stars FC faced off against Attram De Visser in the round of 32 of the ongoing MTN FA Cup.
It was a thriller and fans got exactly what they expected as both teams came all out playing beautiful and exciting football.
The hosts took the lead early into the game after a beautiful transition work which saw the cut back cross converted from the edge of the Shining Stars penalty box. Few minutes later, after a display of great team effort, Shining Stars were able to get their much deserved equalizer when the opposition defender deflected an Emma Raa cross into the back of his own net. All seemed to be stalemate before the break when the Division One side initiated another transition and it was ‘de ja vu’ all again for the visitors as the same events led to the second goal to put Attram De Visser 2-1 up into the break.
After the break , Shining Stars seemed to have gotten their ‘mojo’ back and were mounting pressure on the hosts to get the all too important equalizer. Deep into the second period, after a series of corner kicks for the hosts, the Shining Stars defense failed to clear the ball and were quickly punished by their hosts to make the game 3-1. Thus sealing the victory for the hosts.
The visitors fought very hard to equalize but were unable to convert from the numerous chances they created in the last 15 minutes of the game, hence the game ended Attram De Visser 3 Kotoku Shining Stars FC 1. Kotoku Shining Stars FC have seen their historic run the competition come to an end and will now focus on the upcoming matches in the ongoing GARFA Division Two league.