The national teams of Gabon and Trinidad and Tobago competed for 3rd place in the ongoing FIFA Series international tournament in Tashkent. The exciting and uncompromising match ended with a score of 2:2 in regular time, presenting the fans with a real football drama.
During the match, both teams showed an active and attacking game. For Gabon, Gelor Kanga opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, and Edlin Matuti also scored a goal at the beginning of the second half. Trinidad and Tobago did not remain unanswered - Levi Garcia scored goals in the 53rd and 90th minutes, saving his team from defeat.
Since the winner was not determined in the regular time, the teams had to determine the winner in a penalty shootout. Here, the Africans, who showed luck and skill, won 3:2 and won the bronze medals of the tournament.
FIFA Series. For 3rd place.
Trinidad and Tobago - Gabon 2:2 (on penalties - 2:3)
Goals: Levi Garcia 53, 90 - Gelor Kanga 33, Edlin Matuti 54.
Trinidad and Tobago - Bryce, Payne, Jackie, Pierre (Mackett, 88), Cardines, James, Levi Garcia, Justin Garcia (David, 90+4), Rampersad, Mitchell, Gill (Gilbert, 46).
Gabon – Bekalé, Obiang, Y. Obiang, Averlant (Kabinambelé, 75), Babika, M’Bemba, Kanga, Omphia, Samake, Matuti (Lemina, 75), Oyono, Ndong.
Now all attention is focused on the decisive final match. In it, the national team of Uzbekistan will play against Venezuela. This important match will start at 19:00 and fans will be watching another great football show.
In short, the FIFA Series tournament is surprising fans not only with interesting results, but also with unexpected twists. Now all expectations are focused on the final - the real show is still ahead!
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