Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Al Merreikh (3rd, 59 pts) held a 19-point advantage over Gorilla (11th, 40 pts). Recent form told a different story for Al Merreikh: only 18th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. Scoring rates set the scale: Gorilla 0.91 scored and 1.24 conceded per game, Al Merreikh 1.21 and 0.71, with the league averaging 1.06.
The match was played at Kigali Pelé Stadium (capacity 22,000). On the scoreboard, Gorilla led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Gorilla: Alex Karenzo (45'), Alex Karenzo (70'), Hesborn Rutonesha (75') · Al Merreikh: Abdalatif Abyad (90')
Key stats
On target: 4-2 · Corners: 5-4