Juba, South Sudan- Wajuma FC produced a late second-half comeback to overcome Al Hilal SC 3-1 in Week 2 of the South Sudan Premier League at the Bulluk Playground in Juba.
Al Hilal made the brighter start and took the lead in the 16th minute through Sunday Makur, who put his side ahead and gave them control of the contest.
Wajuma, however, responded after the break. Kon Malith restored parity in the 49th minute, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
With the match finely poised, Wajuma found the breakthrough in the 81st minute when Mukhtar Ibrahim struck to complete the turnaround and put the Lions in front for the first time.
Substitute Malek Autlak then sealed the comeback deep into stoppage time, scoring in the 95th minute to make it 3-1 and secure all three points for Wajuma.
The victory lifts Wajuma FC to sixth place in the league standings with three points and a goal difference of -1. Al Hilal, also on three points, temporarily drop to fourth with a +3 goal difference.
, and 3 points behind leaders Jamus sc
The result represents a significant turnaround for Wajuma, who began their campaign with a 3-0 defeat to Malakia SC.
Al Hilal, meanwhile, had opened their season in emphatic fashion, thrashing Koryom FC 7-2.
For Coach Khamis Martin's Lions of Wajuma, the focus now shifts to Week 3, when they will face Olympic FC.
Coach Baping Aliab's Al Hilal SC will look to bounce back when they take on Malakia SC in their next league fixture.
