Samba 2-2 (4-3p) Greeks

The Samba Boys once again outlasted their opponents in Manning Cup action, reaching the state cup semi finals for the second time in club history after 120 minutes and penalties against the visiting NY Greek Americans on Randall’s Island.

Greeks went in up 1nil at the half after scoring on the last play of the period.

Cheick Kaba pulled one back for KidSuper as the encounter reached 90 at 1-1.

After a scoreless first fifteen minutes of extra play, the Greek visitors stole ahead in the very first moments of the second period. In the 119th minute of play, Ismael Sorogo once again played cup hero for Samba as he equalized to send the game to penalties.

In the penalty shootout, the hosts advanced 4-3 with Sorogo slotting home the winning spot kick.

Events

1st Half:

KidSuper Samba AC goal disallowed

45’ NY Greek Americans goal

2nd Half:

50’ KidSuper Samba AC goal Cheick Kaba, assist Abdoul Sangare

Extra Time

1st Half:

2nd Half:

106’ NY Greek Americans goal

119’ KidSuper Samba AC goal Ismael Sorogo, assist Cheick Kaba

Penalties:

NY Greek Americans miss (0-0)

Cheikh Diouf goal (1-0)

NY Greek Americans goal (1-1)

Muntaha Kalley goal (2-1)

NY Greek Americans goal (2-2)

Rijon Harrison goal (3-2)

NY Greek Americans miss (3-2)

Cheick Kaba miss (3-2)

NY Greek Americans goal (3-3)

Ismael Sorogo goal (4-3)

KidSuper Samba AC Roster

Starters: Jean Carlo Perez, Abdoul Sangare, Tajae Dennis, Muntaha Kalley (C), Korab Syla, Ismaila Sy, Ibrahima Bah, Cheikh Diouf, Sabitu Issah, Rijon Harrison, Cheick Kaba

Substitutes: Amadou Fofana, Mohamadou Diallo, Daouda Sanogo, Mamadou Balde, Ismael Sorogo

Unused Substitutes:

KidSuper Samba AC Starting XI vs. NY Greek Americans — November 10, 2024 (Manning Cup)