Points shared between Valencia and Green Street

Club Valencia and newly promoted Club Green Streets shared the points in today’s game in Male’ League. Valencia came from a goal down to claim a point in this game which ended 1-1.

Club Green Streets were the better side throughout the game with their dominance. In the 28th minute they almost scored when Sobol Illia put in a free kick but it was saved by Valencia’s Keeper Mohamed Faisal. Two minutes later Green Streets came close through defender Mohamed Saif but his shot was brilliantly saved by Keeper Faisal.

In the 40th minute Green Streets were rewarded for their attacking display when Striker Ahmed Rasheed was brought down in the penalty area by Valencia Keeper Faisal. Referee made no mistake by pointing that as a penalty. Sobol Illia calmly converted the spot kick.

Few minutes later Valencia equalized through Chinonye Prince Chinda by chipping the ball over Green Street Keeper.

Right after the break Club Green Street had another chance. Ahmed Rasheed’s effort from inside the box goes over the bar. At the other end Valencia Striker Omodu Godfrey West proved to be a handful for Green Street defence but he was unable to convert any of the chances.

In the 78th minute Illia missed a crucial chance to score but his shot on goal was saved by the impressive Mohamed Faisal. Throughout the game Valencia Keeper Faisal kept them in the game with some superb saves.

With this draw against Valencia, Club Green Streets now have 4 points from opening 2 games and currently sit at the top of the table.

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