APR FC Defeats Marine FC, Narrows Hole with League Leaders – KT PRESS

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On January 8, 2025, APR FC secured a 2-1 win over Marine FC in a Match on Matchday 14 of the Rwanda Premier League (RPL) at Umuganda Stadium, Marine FC’s residence stadium.

This match attracted widespread consideration, notably from desk leaders Rayon Sports FC, who hoped Marine FC may halt APR FC’s momentum. However, issues didn’t go their means.

Historically, APR FC has persistently outperformed Marine FC in league video games, and this match was no totally different, as each groups are underneath the Ministry of Defense.

APR FC’s new signings from Uganda additionally attended the sport, watching it from the stands as a part of the viewers.

The first half was a good contest, with each groups struggling to create clear probabilities. It resulted in a goalless draw, leaving the followers ready for the second half.

Marine FC broke the impasse early within the second half, with Usabimana Olivier scoring within the forty ninth minute to present the hosts a shock lead.

In response, APR FC’s head coach, Darko Nović, made key adjustments within the 54th minute, bringing on Kwitonda Alain Bacca and Dauda Yassif for Dushimira Olivier and Taddeo Lwanga, respectively.

The tactical adjustments paid off shortly, and Bacca equalized shortly after he got here from the bench with a robust strike from exterior the field.

With the rating tied, APR FC took management of the sport, dominating possession and creating a number of probabilities.

However, their incapability to capitalize on these alternatives stored the sport degree till stoppage time.

Ruboneka Bosco scored the successful purpose for APR FC within the dying moments of the sport, securing a hard-fought 2-1 win.

This win leaves APR FC in second place with 31 factors, narrowing the hole to 5 factors behind league leaders Rayon Sports FC.

APR FC will conclude the primary leg of the league on Sunday with an away fixture in opposition to Amagaju FC at Huye Stadium.