Bumayong United Edge Past FC Morobe Wawens In Narrow Win

In a tightly contested league neutral match held at Lae Football Association Ground 1 on 30 November 2024, Bumayong United Football Club emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over FC Morobe Wawens. The match kicked off at 12:00pm and drew an attendance of 100 spectators, all eager to witness the clash between these two competitive sides.

Bumayong United set up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, which allowed them to maintain a solid defensive structure while also providing width in attack. Ryan John took his place in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Gion Max on the right, Leonard Kamit and Oddie Kama in central defence, and Leon Mausen on the left. In front of the defence, Apa Bongem played a pivotal role as the central midfielder, tasked with linking play and providing support to both the defence and attack. The attacking trio featured Ganny Paul on the right, Brathorn Walter on the left, and Philip Liwi as the central striker, with Ranty Masibong supporting from the right forward position and John Benny on the left forward flank.

The substitutes for Bumayong United included Brian Morris, Noah Kamak, Jeremy Moses, and Odniel Raymond, who would later play crucial roles in the match.

The first half saw both teams probing for openings, but neither could find the back of the net, leading to a stalemate as the referee signalled for half-time at the 45-minute mark. The second half began with a change for Bumayong United as Brian Morris replaced Gion Max, who had to leave the pitch due to injury just after the restart.

As the match progressed, Bumayong United made another tactical substitution in the 56th minute, bringing on Noah Kamak for Apa Bongem. This change aimed to inject fresh energy into the midfield as they sought to break the deadlock.

The breakthrough finally came in the 76th minute when Philip Liwi scored the only goal of the match. Following a well-worked team move, Ganny Paul delivered a precise cross that Liwi expertly converted with his left foot from close range, sending the home crowd into raptures.

Bumayong United continued to manage the game effectively, making further substitutions to maintain their advantage. In the 79th minute, Ranty Masibong was replaced by Jeremy Moses, another tactical switch aimed at bolstering their attacking options. Shortly after, in the 83rd minute, Brathorn Walter made way for Odniel Raymond, as Bumayong United sought to solidify their lead in the closing stages.

Despite FC Morobe Wawens pushing for an equaliser, Bumayong United held firm, demonstrating resilience and tactical discipline. The final whistle confirmed a hard-fought victory for Bumayong United, who celebrated a crucial three points in their league campaign.