In a thrilling encounter, Fulani pulled off a stunning upset, defeating defending champions Moshie 4-2 in a penalty shootout, after the match ended 1-1.
Moshie took a surprise lead through Farid, who capitalized on Fulani goalkeeper Maxwell’s mistake in the penalty box.
The defending champions came close to doubling their lead, but Mubarak Alora’s effort hit the crossbar.
Fulani had a chance to equalize, but Kakado’s header went wide.
The second half saw Fulani step up their game, pushing for an equalizer.
Clement’s effort narrowly missed the target, but Michael Yeboah’s strike on the 68th minute finally leveled the score.
With neither team able to find a winner, the match went to penalties.
Fulani converted all four of their penalties, while Moshie missed two, ending their title defense.
This significant upset sends shockwaves through the competition, marking the end of Moshie’s reign as champions. Fulani’s triumph sets the stage for a new champion to emerge, and their victory will be remembered as one of the greatest upsets in tournament history.
Fulani will face Builsa on Monday in the first semifinal.
Michael Yeboah of Fulani was named Man of the Match.
