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The end of Gambia's great adventure

Before Gambia took on Austria, their head coach Peter Bonu Johnson said the Round of 16 contest would be "like the final" because if they lost they would have to pack their bags and head home. FIFA.com caught up with the downhearted Gambia boss as he was doing just that in his hotel bedroom in Edmonton following their 2-1 defeat at the Commonwealth Stadium. Breaking away from reluctantly folding his clothes into a suitcase, he said: "I'm disappointed with the result but I am also very...

U-20 Coach Bags International Scholarship

The Gambia U-20 Coach, Peter Bonu Johnson, has been awarded an international scholarship to pursue a B and A License in football in Montreal, Canada. The scholarship is part of the Gambia National Olympic Committee drives to help in the development of High Performance Coaches in the country. Having been already admitted to the 10th session of PAISAC autumn 2007 training in Applied Sports Science, Coach Johnson is expected to start this course from September 10 to December 7, 2007.  ...

Austria end Gambia’s dream

Austria sting their Gambian counterparts in last night’s second round clash at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Championships in Canada at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. Austria beat 10 men Gambia 2-1 to proceed to the quarter-final stages. Gambia were reduced to ten men on the 42nd minutes with the sending off of versatile Tijan Jaiteh before Sabastian Proedl nodded home the opener just three minutes after, in a fiery first-half encounter that was admittedly dominated by Austria - the first...

Austria Sink Gambia U-20

The low rated Austrian team last night ended the Gambia U-20 team dream of making to the last 8 of the ongoing World Youth championship in Canada. Austria striker Erwin ‘Jimmy’ Hoffer came off the bench to fire his side into the quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over ten-man Gambia at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium on 11 July, 2007. Gambia midfielder Tijan Jaiteh was sent off in the 43rd minute for his second yellow card and the Austrians took the lead in first half stoppage time as...

Gambia ready for Austria

The Gambia are billed to take on Austria in the round of 16 of the on-going FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada tonight. The grand kickoff is scheduled for 21:45 GMT at Edmonton stadium. Gambia, who took off to a losing start (0-3 defeat to Mexico) went ahead to humble fellow new comers, New Zealand and Portugal 1-0 and 2-1 respectively, to settle for the second best side in Group C. As African bronze medalists prepare to take on Austrians - the first team from the Alpine nation to advance to the...

FIFA U-20 Championship - Gambia Take on Austria in last 16

After stunning Portugal in their last group match on Sunday, The Darling Scorpions of The Gambia would now face Austria in the first match of the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Youth championship underway in Canada. The Darling Scorpions stormed the world with a 2-1 victory over one of tournament favourite, Portugal, clinching the second place in group C. The match between Austria and Gambia is schedule to take place on Wednesday, July 11th 2007 at 21.45pm in Edmonton. The team...

FIFA U-20 Championship: Gambia Through to Second Round

The Gambia U-20 team yesterday registered another milestone achievement by qualifying for the second round of the World Youth Championship currently underway in Canada, despite playing one man down through out the second period. After losing to Mexico in their debut game and beating New Zealand in an unconvincing win, the Darling Scorpions bounced back last night by upsetting Portugal 2-1 in Montreal. The victory gave the Gambia six points, second place in the group C and automatic...

Zambia To Face Nigeria At U-20

Zambia will meet Nigeria in the last 16 of the Under-20 World Cup after their 2-0 victory over Uruguay secured them a place in the last 16. Spain also advanced from Group B after a hat-trick from Adrian Lopez helped them beat Jordan 4-2. Spain finished top of the group on seven points while Zambia’s 2-0 victory earned them second place with four points. Uruguay finished third in the group, also on four points, but also go through to the knockout stage as one of the top third-placed...

Gambia Collect First Three Points

Play Portugal on Sunday The Gambia Darling Scorpions collected their first three points in the ongoing World Youth Championship in Canada. After losing to Mexico 3-0 in their debut match on Monday, the Darling Scorpions bounced back in their second game with a 1-0 victory over New Zealand. A 22nd minute goal of Raja De Casablanca striker Ousman Jallow was enough for the Gambia to regain their hopes of qualifying to the second round. But the Gambia needs another...