by FSL News | 6 Apr, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Josh Koroma scored for Leyton Orient as they were knocked off the top of the Conference Premier League after a 2-2 draw against Halifax on Saturday.
The West Yorkshire-based club Halifax, coming into today’s contest with only a win in five, led 2-1 at the break with both goals coming against the run of play.
First-half goals from Manny Duku and Devante Rodney put the visitors two goals ahead but, Josh Koroma’s strike moment’s after keep the O’s hope alive.
Matt Harrold salvaged a 2-2 draw with a stoppage-time equaliser for the host. But, a point was not enough to stop the O’s slipping to second place in the National League, however, while Halifax up to 15th.
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by FSL News | 31 Mar, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Hobro IK scored twice late on as they forced their counterpart Vendsyssel FF to a 3-3 draw in their relegation Group B contest at the at Nord Energi Arena on Sunday. (Photo credit: Claus Bjørn Larsen)
Vendsyssel started well as they showed resilient in the opening exchanges but, it was the visiting team who took the lead in the 9th minute.
Jacob Tjørnelund scored the opener assisted by Pål Kirkevold, whom himself went on to score a brace in a hard fourth contest.
The host responded with three straight goals from Jacob Tjørnelund, Alhaji Kamara and Matti Steinmann in the 30th, 53rd and 61st minutes respectively as they look to have won it.
However, Hobro did not give up as they came from 3-1 down, desperately fighting for their lives with a double.
Pål Kirkevold scored a brace his last goal came in the 95th minute to salvage a point for his side.
Vendsyssel must be disappointed with the results after letting a two-goal lead slip away in front of their own fans.
Match facts, Super League, Group stage, 27th round Vendsyssel – Hobro 3-3
0-1 Jacob Tjørnelund (9.)
1-1 Benjamin Källman (30.)
2-1 Alhaji Kamara (53)
3-1 Matti Steinmann (61.)
3- 2 Pål Alexander Kirkevold (75.)
3-3 Pål Alexander Kirkevold (90 + 5.)
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by FSL News | 31 Mar, 2019 | Players Abroad News
A goal from Memo Rodriguez in the opening four minutes and two own goals help Houston Dynamo defeated the Rapids 4-1 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, on Saturday.
Alberth Elis scored the visitors fourth in the 67th minute as they deservedly thrashed the home side.
A handball on Houston’s Maynor Figueroa allowed Kei Kamara to convert a consolation penalty kick in the 81st minute to make it 4-1 but was too late.
The goal tied the Sierra Leone international with Ante Razov for fifth all-time on MLS career goal list at 114.
Colorado’s Tommy Smith was red-carded in the 89th minute for a hard challenge.
“We want to apologize to the fans who cheered us on and stayed to the end,” Hudson said. “We are incredibly disappointed. We all know that wasn’t good enough.”
The Rapids play at Orlando City on April 6. Houston hosts San Jose on April 13.
Goals
4′ – HOU – Memo Rodriguez
15′ – HOU – Axel Sjoberg (OG)
34′ – HOU – Keegan Rosenberry (OG )
67′ – HOU – Alberth Ellis
81′ – COL – Kei Kamara (PK)
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by FSL News | 31 Mar, 2019 | Players Abroad News
In-form Kargbo nets again as Berliner AK 07 claim victory
The Berliner 07 striker Abu Bakarr Kargbo netted the game’s only goal as his side took a 1-0 win over FSV Budissa Bautzen on Saturday afternoon in the German Regionalliga.
The win leaves Berliner second four points adrift behind Chemnitzer F in the race for promotion to the third-tier next season.
The former German U17 international has racked up (13) thirteen league goals in 22 appearances this season.
The defeat has left FSV Budissa Bautzen in more danger of relegation.
The post-match interview.
Ersan Parlatan (Berlin): “We have played a very bad regional league game for our purposes, the best part was the weather today, we did not play football in any way, it had nothing to do with second-placed Bautzen Deserved a point, but we still came out victorious, that’s the positive. ”
Petrik Sander (Bautzen): “It was nothing and had nothing to do with a relegation battle, it was an attempt to solve footballing issues we are currently unable to solve footballing – balls are played over five meters to the opponent into which counter we ran, so the 0: 1 was born, and at some point you should reward yourself for the effort. ”
Born in Sierra Leone, and raised in Germany, Kargbo was part of the Sierra Leone side that lost 4-0 against Iran in a friendly encounter in March 2018.
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by FSL News | 29 Mar, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone international Kei Kamara says Colorado Rapids friendly schedule to face Arsenal is good for the young players and the city of Colorado.
The Western Conference side will take on the English powerhouse on July 15 in a friendly at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
The Commerce City club announced the news on Thursday. Both clubs are owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.
“It’s a big game moreover for the young boys in the team, and for the City of Colorado and its fans,” the striker told Football Sierra Leone.
“It’s nice to have a team like Arsenal one of the biggest teams in the World to visit Colorado and play against the Rapids.”
“It’s going to be very special but, the right now, we have to focus on our season, and when the time comes we can enjoy the game.”
Arsenal will have four preseason matches in the United States and, the Rapids will be their lone MLS opponent. The Rapids face the Portland Timbers on July 13 and NYCFC on July 20.
“We are excited to be hosting one of Europe’s most iconic teams in Arsenal,” Rapids general manager Padraig Smith said in a club statement.
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by FSL News | 28 Mar, 2019 | Players Abroad News
The Sierra Leone defender has agreed on a new deal until November 2020.
Ishmael Jaw-jaw Koroma has signed a new one-year extension with Swedish League 1 Sodra club Åtvidabergs FF until November 2020.
Since joining the club from Nyköping in January 2018, Koroma has been a pivotal figure playing over 27 matches in all competition.
Koroma was voted best Player of the 2018 season by teammates and, club leaders he received for this prize at the annual meeting in February 2019.
The 22-year-old former FC Johansen defender is delighted to continue with the club.
“Happy to have signed a new deal one-year extension. I am looking forward to the next campaign,” Koroma told footballsierraleone.net.
“I’m happy here we like a family. Last year my teammates, leaders at the club voted me as the club’s best player that means a lot me and, my family.”
“Koroma is a very important cog in the team building with its fast and placement security in the back line,” said club’s chairman Ingvar Gustavsson.
Åtvidabergs, who finished 11th place will kick-off their 2019-2020 season away to Eskilminne IF next week.
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