By Arfang M.S. Camara
Real de Banjul has missed the chance to go top of the standings after playing a draw against Gamtel FC, while Elite United also played a goalless draw against the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) during their week-18 fixtures of the GFF 1 Division League played on Sunday.
Real de Banjul were held to a barren goalless draw against Gamtel FC in a game played at the Lives Your Dreams Sports Complex in Basori.
The Telecom boys, Gamtel FC took the lead in the early 9th minute through Sheikh Omar Jamanka minute of the game, before Real de Banjul restored purity through Salifu Colley goal in the 76 minute of the second half.
The City Boys, Real who again missed another chance to go top of the table now registered their sixth draw of the season, while the Telecom Giants, Gamtel FC collected their fifth draw of the season.
Real de Banjul overall collected nine wins, six draws and three defeats in 19 matches, while Gamtel FC overall recorded seven wins, five draws and six losses in 19 matches.
The win moved Real de Banjul 2nd position with 33 points, leveling with Brikama United and Hawks FC at the top of the table, while Gamtel FC who registered seven wins and six defeats occupied 4th position with 26 points.
Elsewhere, Elite United drew 1-1 with The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) in the battle for survival game played at the Late Ousman Saho Field in Old Yundum.
The Academy Boys, Elite United conceded their fifth draw of the season, while the Soldiers, GAF collected their seventh draw of the league.
Elite United overall recorded three wins, five draws and ten defeats after 19 matches, while GAF overall registered three wins, seven draws and seven defeats after 19 encounters.
Struggling side, Elite United maintained their rock-bottom (16th) position of the table with 14 points, two points behind GAF who sit 16th position with 16 points.
Banjul United played a goalless draw with GPA in the Banjul-derby game played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau.
Banjul United now collected their sixth draw of the season, while the Ferry Boys GPA registered their seventh draw of the league.
Banjul United overall recorded five wins, six draws and six defeats, while GPA overall collected five wins, seven draws and six defeats after 19 encounters.
The result moved GPA to 10th position with 22 points, one point above Banjul United who occupied 11th position with 21 points after 19 games.
Elsewhere, Bombada FC defeated Jam City 3-2 during their week-19 fixture of the GFF 2nd Division League played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau on Sunday.
The Brikama-based team, Bombada FC recorded their tenth victory of the season, while the Janbanjelly-based team, Jam City suffered their eleventh defeat of the league.
The victory moved Bombada FC 3rd position with 33 points, levelling with Tallinding United, while Jam City dropped to 16th position with 18 points.
