Sunday, March 24, 2013

Liberia 2 - Uganda 0

Liberia came home to Paynesville to take on Uganda with both teams looking for a maiden victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.  Uganda were strong early, with Emmanuel Okwi drawing a dangerous free kick five minutes in when he was brought down just outside the penalty area by Liberia goalkeeper Nathaniel Sherman, who remained in the match after seeing a yellow card.  An Anthony Laffor chip two minutes later would have put Liberia on top but for a clearance off the line by Denis Iguma (pictured, yellow #6).  A half hour later, Liberia were on the board through a strike from Patrick Wleh.  Liberia led 1-0 at the break.

Five minutes into the second period, Laffor hit a shot goalbound, and this time the Cranes did not have Iguma on the line to save them.  Boban Zirintusa came on for the Cranes as a substitute and hit the frame of the goal with a solid effort, but no goal came of the situation.  Liberia rode the 2-0 lead to the finish line and claim their first win in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Senegal 5 pts +2
Liberia 4 pts 0
Angola 3 pts 0
Uganda 2 pts -2

Goals
Liberia
Patrick Wleh 36
Anthony Laffor 50

Match Reports:
http://www.kawowo.com/index.php/football/item/15000-liberia-takes-on-uganda-in-crunch-2014-wc-qualifier.html
http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/2014-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-uganda-cranes-fall-liberia
http://allafrica.com/stories/201303271381.html?viewall=1
http://www.radiobuddu.com/index.php/news-2/147-liberia-2-0-uganda

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