Pamba Jiji hosted Kitayosé in the 6th round of the Ligi Kuu Bara on Sunday. The visitors took all three points with a 3-1 victory, leaving the hosts rooted to the bottom of the table. It was a result that might have surprised those watching the pre-match odds.
The scoring started early with a goal at 5 minutes and another at 8 minutes. By then, Pamba Jiji were chasing the game, and they added a goal at 39 minutes. The visitors sealed it at 77 minutes. The opening exchanges were tight, but the visitors took control quickly.
The game changed character around the 20th minute, when the visitors stopped playing safe. To be fair, Pamba Jiji looked unsure of themselves, passing backward rather than forward. They had struggled since the early exchanges, but found a way back into it briefly.
We had backed the home side for a win, putting our confidence at 40%. That prediction did not come true, and it is easy to see why the match went differently. Pamba Jiji simply could not break through the defence, and they let the tie slip despite having the home advantage. They were running out of games to turn things around.
The result keeps Pamba Jiji in 16th place with just 1 point from 6 games. They remain winless, having lost 5 of their outings. Kitayosé move up to 12th, gathering 6 points from their first 6 fixtures.
The hosts have now lost 5 consecutive matches, a streak that threatens to deepen. Kitayosé showed resilience, drawing 3 and losing 2 before this victory. The hosts face a difficult run now, while Kitayosé look comfortable in the middle of the pack.