JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN - Tahrir FC produced a stunning comeback to thrash Al Hilal FC 6-1 in Week 3 of the Juba Football Association (JFA) First Division League, popularly known as the Konyokonyo League.
Al Hilal took an early lead in the sixth minute when Abirahman Ibrahim finished from close range after receiving a through pass from Abraham Labu.
However, Tahrir responded ten minutes later as Thou Malou levelled the score in the 16th minute, converting a brilliant cross from Maaz Salah.
Malou struck again just two minutes later to put the league debutants ahead before completing his hat-trick in the 59th minute, giving Tahrir a commanding advantage.
Chieran Latjor came on as a substitute for the hat-trick hero and eventually made his mark on the scoresheet, netting twice in the 86th and 88th minutes after missing several earlier chances.
Fullback George Bol Garang, popularly known as Rooney, played a key role in both goals, driving forward from deep before delivering the crosses that created the opportunities for Latjor.
Pur Keah Thony completed the scoring party with a close-range finish after rounding the goalkeeper, sealing an emphatic 6-1 victory for Tahrir.
The result temporarily lifted Tahrir FC to second place in the standings with six points, while Al Hilal FC remained 13th with one point.
For Tahrir, the comeback was a statement performance, with Malou’s hat-trick and Latjor’s late double highlighting the attacking threat of the league newcomers.
Al Hilal, meanwhile, will be looking to recover from the heavy defeat as the Konyokonyo League campaign continues.