It was a night of pure class on the pitch and full support by the home fans as Rwanda defeated Estonia 2-0 in the final of the FIFA Series Group A played at the Amahoro Stadium on Monday.
Graced by the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame and several stakeholders, the Amavubi did not disappoint in-front of the capacity crowd as they scored in each half.
The European team started by showing more dominance, but Amavubi stars held on tightly and defended well.
After 30 minutes Abeddy Biramahire sent the fans roaring with a well weighed in goal. He capitalized on a well taken Leroy Jacques Mickels pass and finished past Estonia’s goalkeeper Kaur Kivila.
The Estonia team tried to wake up and string passes together as they moved forward to try and find the goals, but Rwanda’s goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera was up to the task saving a close shot.
The two teams returned after the break with more intent, but it was Rwanda who increased their lead through Mickels six minutes into play. He unleashed a hard strike to make it 2-0.
The Amavubi later settled I well dictating the pace and pushing forward, but failed to find more goals. The defending line led by skipper Djihad Bizimana and Claude Niyomugabo stood firm stopping the Estonia attacks.
It was all celebration after the final whistle. Philip Constantine, the Rwanda head coach was all praise for the players for winning the two Group A matches against Grenada and Estonia.
“I thank the team for the head work and being able to win the matches. We have a lot to build together and we need to keep working hard,” added Constantine.
Rwanda were awarded the trophy and medals, while Estonia picked their medals for finishing second, while Kenya who stopped Grenada 3-0 in the play-off were also awarded medals.
Hosts Rwanda beat Estonia to win FIFA Series final
It was a night of pure class on the pitch and full support by the home fans as Rwanda defeated Estonia 2-0 in the final of the FIFA Series Group A played at the Amahoro Stadium on Monday.
Graced by the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame and several stakeholders, the Amavubi did not disappoint in-front of the capacity crowd as they scored in each half.
The European team started by showing more dominance, but Amavubi stars held on tightly and defended well.
After 30 minutes Abeddy Biramahire sent the fans roaring with a well weighed in goal. He capitalized on a well taken Leroy Jacques Mickels pass and finished past Estonia’s goalkeeper Kaur Kivila.
The Estonia team tried to wake up and string passes together as they moved forward to try and find the goals, but Rwanda’s goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera was up to the task saving a close shot.
The two teams returned after the break with more intent, but it was Rwanda who increased their lead through Mickels six minutes into play. He unleashed a hard strike to make it 2-0.
The Amavubi later settled I well dictating the pace and pushing forward, but failed to find more goals. The defending line led by skipper Djihad Bizimana and Claude Niyomugabo stood firm stopping the Estonia attacks.
It was all celebration after the final whistle. Philip Constantine, the Rwanda head coach was all praise for the players for winning the two Group A matches against Grenada and Estonia.
“I thank the team for the head work and being able to win the matches. We have a lot to build together and we need to keep working hard,” added Constantine.
Rwanda were awarded the trophy and medals, while Estonia picked their medals for finishing second, while Kenya who stopped Grenada 3-0 in the play-off were also awarded medals.