Kiyovu hands Gorilla first defeat of the season
Monday, October 02, 2023
Kiyovu Sports' Mackenzie Nizigiyimana controls the ballas the Green Baggies defeated Gorilla FC on Monday, October 2, in a Rwanda Premier League game at Kigali Pele Stadium. Courtesy

Kiyovu Sports defeated Gorilla FC on Monday, October 2, in a Rwanda Premier League game at Kigali Pele Stadium.

In a rainy afternoon, the week 5 game saw Gorilla missing a penalty in the 48th minute through striker Johnson Adeaga while Kiyovu coach Petros Koukouras was sent off for indecent behavior.

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The game started brightly as both sides made incursions into the others vital area. Kiyovu, with the likes of skipper Olivier Niyonzima and Mosengwo Tansele were solid and took control of the game.

Gorilla who defended gallantly were punished by Djuma Nezeyimana as the Green Baggies went into the break with a 1-0 lead.

Gorilla started the second half in full force and earned a penalty in the 48th minute following an infringement in the penalty box. Johnson Adeaga stepped up but saw his kick saved by Kiyovu goalkeeper Nzeyirwanda Djihad.

Gorilla are yet to get a win this season having drawn four games and lost one. Kiyovu have drawn two, lost one and won two.