SC Kiyovu players celebrate a crucial win over Rayon Sports at Kigali Stadium on Friday, November 11. The Green Baggies beat rivals the Blues 2-1 during the most anticipated league match. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Kiyovu Sports inflicted a 2-1 defeat on Rayon Sports in a Rwanda Premier League week 9 game at the Kigali Stadium on Friday, November 11.
The top of the table clash saw Kiyovu cruising to a 2-0 first half lead before Rayon rallied back to reduce the deficit with three minutes to end proceedings.
The Blues supporters shout out to their side as Kiyovu worsened their opportunity to win the do or die match
Rayon started the game on a bright note as they piled pressure on Kiyovu Sports.
The Blues piled on pressure and netted a goal through Musa Essenu in the third minute but it was ruled off side.
Kiyovu Sports, after soaking pressure in the opening five minutes, came out of their shells and started attacking from all angles.
The "Green Baggies" bombarded the Rayon area and had the needed goal in the sixth minute. Burundian midfielder Nshimirimana Ismail scored the first goal that enabled Kiyovu to control the game.
The "Green Baggies" bombarded the Rayon area and had the needed goal in the sixth minute. Burundian midfielder Nshirimana Ismail controlled a ball with his chest outside the penalty box before hitting a superb strike to the blind side of goalkeeper Ramadan Kabwili for the first goal.
The Burundian Ismail thanks God for his opener during the match of rivals
Kiyovu Sports' defender Aimable Nsabimana (C) during a celebration gesture after trouncing Rayon Sports 2-1 to lead the league table
Kiyovu looked more dangerous on the left with Hakim Amissi proving to be a tough customer for Didier Mucyo.
Rayon who were relying on the pace of Paul Were and Musa Essenu had the ball in the net in the 21st but the assistant referee raised his flag. Felix Ndekwe was offside and it was not counted.
The Rayon Sports players charged on the assistant referee after the disallowed goal and they had to be restrained by their technical team.
Bievenue Mugenzi made it 2-0 for Kiyovu Sports in the 38th minute with a fabulous finish as Rayon Sports looked totally in disarray.
Burundian midfielder Nshimirimana Ismail celebrates his goal during the match. Olivier Mugwiza
The first half ended 2-0 in favour of Kiyovu who were the better side.
The second saw Rayon bringing in Leandre Onana for Musa Essenu in an effort to beef up their attack.
The substitution brought some urgency in the attack but the Kiyovu central defense made up of Aimable Nsabimana and Thierry Ndayishimiye was resolute as they thwarted all the efforts of Rayon Sports.
The fully committed winners of the derby, in a warm celebration with their supporters after stunning the Blues
A master class piece of defending from Rayon Skipper Samuel Ndizeye in the 73rd minute denied Kiyovu the third goal as he cleared a goal bound strike by Bievenue Mugenzi off the line.
With four minutes to the end, Rayon pushed more men upfront and their effort was rewarded in the 87th after Eric Iracyadukunda pushed down Camara inside the penalty box. The referee whistled for a spot kick and Leandre Onana beautifully dispatched it to make it 2-1.
The "Green Baggies" were a delight to watch as they conquered their rivals
The Blues supporters shout out to their side as Kiyovu worsened their opportunity to win the do or die match
There were no further chances as the referee blew his whistle for the end of the game with Kiyovu leading 2-1.
The "Green Baggies" have now overtaken Rayon Sports at the top of the table though the "Blues" have two rescheduled matches to play.
The Burundian Ismail thanks God for his opener during the match of rivals
Rayon Sports head coach, the Burundian Francis Haringingo dispirited as his former club SC Kiyovu humiliate the Blues with a 2-1 victory at Kigali Stadium
Referee Jean Claude tries to calm down some tension as Kiyovu worsened their opportunity to win the do or die match
Midfielders vie for the ball during the derby on Friday evening. The Green shaped the game that they dominated.
SC Kiyovu supporters warmly backing the Green during the game.
With four minutes to the end, Rayon pushed more men upfront and their effort was rewarded in the 87th after Eric Iracyadukunda pushed down Camara inside the penalty box.
Rayon Sports player wins the ball against Kiyovu player during the game. Rayon started the game on a bright note as they piled pressure on Kiyovu Sports.St
SC Kiyovu head coach looks how his men make it.
The "Green Baggies" bombarded the Rayon area and had the needed goal in the sixth minute. Burundian midfielder Nshimirimana Ismail scored the first goal that enabled Kiyovu to control the game.
SC Kiyovu striker Bievenue Mugenzi made it 2-0 for Kiyovu Sports in the 38th minute with a fabulous finish as Rayon Sports looked totally in disarray. Seen here removing his jersey to celebrate the goal.
The "Green Baggies" have now overtaken Rayon Sports at the top of the table though the "Blues" have two rescheduled matches to play.
Rayon Sports goalkeeper Ramadan Kabwili looks so disappointed as Kiyovu beat rivals 2-1 at Kigali Stadium. Olivier Mugwiza
The Mumena based players win the most anticipated match of the phase one of the league.
SC Kiyovu thank their fans after beating Rayon Sports 2-1 at Kigali Stadium . Olivier Mugwiza
Kiyovu Sports inflicted a 2-1 defeat on Rayon Sports in a Rwanda Premier League week 9 game at the Kigali Stadium on Friday, November 11.
Striker Bienvenue Mugenzi and his teammates celebrate the second goal in the 37th minutes of the game.
Kiyovu Sports inflicted a 2-1 defeat on Rayon Sports in a Rwanda Premier League week 9 game at the Kigali Stadium on Friday, November 11.
SC Kiyovu thank their fans after beating Rayon Sports 2-1 at Kigali Stadium . Olivier Mugwiza
Players thank their fans for their tireless support that enabled the Green Baggies to win the game
The Green Baggies pray after stunning the Blues at Kigali Stadium