U20 World Cup: The Gambia Hang On The Edge To Top Group F

The Gambia maintained their unbeaten run at this FIFA U-20 World Cup™ with a draw against Korea Republic that also secured first position in Group F.

By topping the section, the Africans set up a last-16 duel with Uruguay, while their Asian opponents – who finished second – will take on Ecuador.

On chances created, the Gambians should be advancing on the back of a third straight win after dominating an at-times dreary encounter.

Adama Bojang alone could easily have scored a hat-trick, with the best chance of the first half wasted when the unmarked striker mistimed a header and sent the ball high and wide via his left shoulder.

Then, after the same player had made a better connection early in the second period, only to find Moon Hyuno equal to his header, he fired home off the underside of the bar with 20 minutes remaining and turned in agony to see the assistant referee’s flag raised for offside.

Substitute Sallifah Colley also saw a goal-bound effort tipped on to the post and back into the arms of the grateful Moon, leaving The Gambia to conclude that this wasn’t to be their night in front of goal.

The Young Scorpions can nonetheless reflect on an outstanding Group F campaign and will be looking forward with confidence to their last-16 date with La Celeste.