{"id":4018,"date":"2025-04-07T10:57:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T08:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/?p=4018"},"modified":"2025-04-07T10:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T08:57:12","slug":"al-merrikh-bentiu-crushes-malakia-torit-with-eight-goals-in-the-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/?p=4018","title":{"rendered":"Al-Merrikh Bentiu Crushes Malakia Torit with Eight Goals in the Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juba \/ Al-Wadi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Merrikh Bentiu secured a massive victory over rivals Malakia Torit with an 8-0 scoreline in the second leg of the first round of the 14th edition of the South Sudan National Cup, held yesterday afternoon at Buluk Playground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this win, Al-Merrikh clinched a 13-1 aggregate score across the two matches, earning last season&#8217;s runner-up a place in the second round of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nile City Advances to Second Round on Penalties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nile City Yambio advanced to the second round of the South Sudan National Cup after defeating Jau City Panriang 4-3 on penalties in the second leg of the first round, held at Buluk Playground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1444\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488407331_1083388140490202_7046213986097283837_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488407331_1083388140490202_7046213986097283837_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488407331_1083388140490202_7046213986097283837_n-300x212.jpg 300w, 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src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488907324_1082353517260331_1075282155749264493_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488907324_1082353517260331_1075282155749264493_n.jpg 1979w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488907324_1082353517260331_1075282155749264493_n-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488907324_1082353517260331_1075282155749264493_n-768x795.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488907324_1082353517260331_1075282155749264493_n-1484x1536.jpg 1484w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1979px) 100vw, 1979px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jamus won the tie with a 9-2 aggregate score, earning last season\u2019s champions a spot in the next round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upcoming Match in Group B (Juba)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today marks the conclusion of the first-round matches for Group B (Juba), with Koryom Bor facing Atlabara Yei in the second leg at Buluk Playground this afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Group A (Rumbek)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alamaal Alhurra into the Second Round<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alamaal Alhurra<\/strong> Kuajok advanced to the second round of the South Sudan National Cup from Group A (Rumbek) after defeating Anyanya 2 Yirol 2-1 in the second leg at Al-Hurriya Ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1905\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488794296_1084072097088473_5663056079655171750_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488794296_1084072097088473_5663056079655171750_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488794296_1084072097088473_5663056079655171750_n-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488794296_1084072097088473_5663056079655171750_n-768x714.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488794296_1084072097088473_5663056079655171750_n-1536x1429.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first leg had been awarded to <strong>Alamaal Alhurra<\/strong> due to Anyanya 2\u2019s failure to show up on time. The aggregate score stood at 4-1 in favor of Hurriyya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gold Star Turns Deficit into Big Win Against Mading Achweng<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gold Star Rumbek came from behind to defeat Mading Achweng Abyei 4-1 in the first leg of the Group A matchup at Al-Hurriya Ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488715291_1083280580500958_8927313439637271049_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488715291_1083280580500958_8927313439637271049_n.jpg 714w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488715291_1083280580500958_8927313439637271049_n-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two teams will meet again for the second leg on April 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Majok Ajuong Turns the Tables on Gazelle Wau<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Majok Ajuong Wangjok overturned a 1-0 deficit to secure a crucial 2-1 win over Gazelle Wau in the first leg of the tie at Al-Hurriya Ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488504065_1082364073925942_1122251602686693272_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488504065_1082364073925942_1122251602686693272_n.jpg 600w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488504065_1082364073925942_1122251602686693272_n-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They will face off again in the second leg tomorrow, April 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Today\u2019s Fixtures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aweil United Aweil will take on Al-Merrikh Twic in the second leg at Al-Hurriya Ground this afternoon. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Group C (Renk)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Salam Kaka Draws with Ban Te Wiyan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/487840512_1079990087496674_6177653051151872978_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/487840512_1079990087496674_6177653051151872978_n.jpg 526w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/487840512_1079990087496674_6177653051151872978_n-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first leg of the Group C matchup between Salam Kaka and Ban Te Wiyan of Maban ended in a 2-2 draw at Renk Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two teams will clash again in the return leg of the tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Juba \/ Al-Wadi Al-Merrikh Bentiu secured a massive victory over rivals Malakia Torit with an 8-0 scoreline in the second leg of the first round of the 14th edition of&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4019,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4018","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4018","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4018"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4018\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4026,"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4018\/revisions\/4026"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4018"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4018"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4018"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}