In a typical derby match full of chances begging to be buried, Pirfa Venmak popularly known as ‘Inang Ina’ which literally translates to ‘Big Cow’ scored a superlative goal from outside his right foot after connecting with a pin point cross in the 68th minute to give Kuffen ‘B’ Ward a deserved lead having dominated their brothers, Kuffen ‘A’ for the majority of the game
The Kuffen derby was not only an exciting match but an end-to-end encounter that kept the spectators buzzing with cheers and holding their hands on their heads as chances upon chances were not converted.
The clash of the titans was orchestrated from the midfield where Freeman Rindap of Kuffen ‘B’ and Ponmak aka Black of Kuffen ‘A’ showed the stuff they were made of. Freeman, however, was guilty of missing countless chances including two sitters that would have extended his side’s lead
Boosted by the presence of the Councillor representing their Ward, Hon Grace Ponfa, Coach Jonathan Yarkum of Kuffen ‘A’ Ward changed tactics, seeking to catch their opponents on the counter but pinpoint through passes to their point man let them down
Again, Obed Yarkum produced another excellent performance in goal to keep the scoreline decent by denying Ponjul Ekwe and Freeman Rindap when they came up against him on a one-on-one chance.
Kuffen ‘A’ must also be grateful to Shadrack Nanyak aka ‘Iya Ina’ which literally translates to ‘Small Cow’ who successfully tamed the ‘Big Cow’ of Kuffen ‘B’, tackle for tackle though he couldn’t stop ‘Inang Ina’ from scoring the tournament’s goal-of-the season contender
Though Kuffen ‘A’ might feel hard done by the injury to their most experienced player and key defender, Achi Ponmak Binkat in the 50th minute when on his own, he fell to the ground with suspected malaria, the consolation for them is the revelation of star sensation, Nankap Tanko, the youngest and smallest striker on the field who took on Kuffen ‘B’ Ward defenders for pace. He doesn’t only beat defenders for pace but he is so good and confident on the ball
The result gave Kuffen ‘B’ their first ever win of the competition and boosted their chances of progressing to the next round if they win more matches
Rev Timlok Maikarfi’s Kuffen ‘A’ will seek to return to winning ways on Monday when they take on Kwallak Ward while Kuffen ‘B’ will hope for consolidation when they confront winless Warok Ward
Tomorrow, at the Langtang Mini Stadium in the ongoing LAFA Cup 2nd Edition Competition, cheerful fans shall be entertained by Jat Ward when they square up against struggling Kuffen ‘C’. Encouraged by their pretty Councillor, Hon Princess Dirya Sheni, Jat Ward will hope to claim all three points to take their destiny into their hands
