A resilient Rayon Sports side returned to winning ways as Wednesday evening’s 2-1 victory over Etoile de l’Est saw them close the gap at the top of the Primus National League table to within four points with one more game to play. The Blues put up a positive response from their disappointing weekend during which they were held to a 2-2 against Marines, a result that saw Tunisian gaffer Yamen Zelfani shown exit door. Mauritanian gaffer Mohamed Wade was on the touchline against Etoile after taking charge of the club on interim role. Rayon were already 2-0 ahead before they were reduced to 10 men after Burundian midfielder Emmanuel Mvuyekure was sent off in the 63rd minute from throwing a ball to centre referee Claude Ishimwe to express his frustration after he was booked for fouling an Etoile de l’Est player in the buildup. However, the home side held on as to secure the three maximum points thanks to Musa Esenu’s double in the first half. ALSO READ: Rayon tracks Ivan Minnaert as Zelfani's replacement The Ugandan forward scored both goals in the 33rd and 44th minute respectively, assisted by in form Joackiam Ojera on both occasions. Gods Power Gabriel Aniefiok pulled one back for the visitors in the 90th minute Etoile but they failed to score an equalizer before the final whistle. The win not only put Rayon's three-game winless streak to an end but also moved the club to fourth position, four behind table leaders Musanze FC. The former has, however, played a game less.
