CRS CRASHES OUT, PHYSICS ADVANCES TO SET UP A THRILLING SEMI FINAL ENCOUNTER WITH KHE

The match between CRS and Physics was closely contested, with Physics displaying early flashes of brilliance. Physics took the lead in the 8th minute with a wonderful strike from Akinwande Kunle. The game's intensity was evident as Abdul Wasiu Yusuf of Physics received the first booking of the match in the 21st minute after a late tackle on a CRS player. Shortly after, Sola was booked in the 26th minute for a foul on a Physics player.

The second half saw CRS pushing hard for an equalizer, but they were cautioned again in the 33rd minute when Pelumi committed a foul. Physics sealed their victory in the 48th minute when Ayobs fouled a Physics attacker in the penalty box. Akinwande Kunle stepped up and calmly slotted the ball into the net, scoring his second goal of the match.

Following the second goal, Physics played confidently and successfully rebuffed several chances created by CRS. The game ended 2-0 in favor of Physics, with Akinwande Kunle winning the man of the match award for his all-round performance.

Physics will face a familiar foe KHE in the semi-final on Monday, 22nd of July, 2024, after narrowly missing the group's top spot due to an inferior goal difference to English while CRS will take the positives from this competition to prepare better for the next tournament.

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FINAL GROUP A STANDINGS