Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Al Merreikh (3rd, 59 pts) held a 21-point advantage over Gicumbi (12th, 38 pts). Al Merreikh ranked just 18th in the league on five-round form despite their 3rd table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.12/1.59 for Gicumbi and 1.21/0.71 for Al Merreikh (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.06.
The match was played at Kigali Pelé Stadium (capacity 22,000). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 0-3.
Goal scorers
Al Merreikh: Fenohasina Gilles Razafimaro (46'), Aboubacar Bachir Bangoura (62'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Gicumbi 47% · Al Merreikh 53% · Total shots: 5-8 · On target: 0-4 · Corners: 5-4