{"id":5151,"date":"2025-05-26T13:57:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T11:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/?p=5151"},"modified":"2025-05-26T13:57:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T11:57:43","slug":"with-9-players-al-merrikh-turns-the-tables-on-al-hilal-in-additional-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/?p=5151","title":{"rendered":"With 9 Players.. Al-Merrikh Turns the Tables on Al-Hilal in additional Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Juba \u2013 Al-Wadi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Al-Merrikh Bentiu staged a stunning comeback from a 2-0 deficit to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Al-Hilal Wau in a rescheduled Round 20 match of the Premier League yesterday afternoon at Juba National Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1645\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/500200369_1121945423301140_838276252108125191_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/500200369_1121945423301140_838276252108125191_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/500200369_1121945423301140_838276252108125191_n-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/500200369_1121945423301140_838276252108125191_n-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/500200369_1121945423301140_838276252108125191_n-1536x1234.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The win came thanks to star player Tot Maet, who scored two goals in the 91st and 95th minutes, while Ghaitan sealed the victory with a goal in the 97th minute. Al-Hilal\u2019s goals were scored by Fadhul Nasr Al-Din and Rehan Michael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1076\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/501751430_1121934923302190_3387250242327950217_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/501751430_1121934923302190_3387250242327950217_n.jpg 1076w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/501751430_1121934923302190_3387250242327950217_n-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/501751430_1121934923302190_3387250242327950217_n-768x609.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Al-Merrikh Bentiu finished the game with only 9 players after the referee sent off Sudanese striker Mohamed Musa Al-Dhai and defender Pal Pouk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499813511_1121874626641553_8149429891814028789_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499813511_1121874626641553_8149429891814028789_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499813511_1121874626641553_8149429891814028789_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499813511_1121874626641553_8149429891814028789_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499813511_1121874626641553_8149429891814028789_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With this result, Al-Merrikh raised their points total to 49, maintaining their fourth position in the league table, while Al-Hilal remained at 33 points in seventh place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Koryom Dominates Olympic with a 4-0 Victory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Koryom Bor achieved a comprehensive 4-0 win over Olympic Renk in a rescheduled Round 17 match of the Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499534158_1121860986642917_8121056928088068635_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5156\" style=\"width:735px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499534158_1121860986642917_8121056928088068635_n.jpg 597w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499534158_1121860986642917_8121056928088068635_n-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Kiriya Christopher scored twice for Koryom, with Mawuot Garang and Nhial Samuel also finding the net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, Koryom rose to 40 points, claiming sixth place, while Olympic stayed at 23 points in tenth place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nile City 1 \u00d7 3 Bentiu City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bentiu City defeated Nile City Yambio 3-1 in their rescheduled Round 18 match of the Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499975490_1121161153379567_4866736229975701961_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499975490_1121161153379567_4866736229975701961_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499975490_1121161153379567_4866736229975701961_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499975490_1121161153379567_4866736229975701961_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499975490_1121161153379567_4866736229975701961_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul Gatnai scored twice for Bentiu City, with a third goal from Valentino Ezi. Nile City&#8217;s only goal came from substitute Alexander Sabah. With this win, Bentiu City climbed to 22 points, sitting in 11th place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jamus 0 \u00d7 0 Holy Family<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The match between Jamus Juba and Holy Family Rumbek ended in a goalless draw (0-0) in a rescheduled Round 15 fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"552\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/498546831_1120331503462532_8703062149322358339_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5158\" style=\"width:788px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/498546831_1120331503462532_8703062149322358339_n.jpg 552w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/498546831_1120331503462532_8703062149322358339_n-300x273.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jamus still has four matches left to play in the league, while Holy Family has completed its season fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Al-Merrikh Bentiu Crushes Young Stars 9-1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Al-Merrikh Bentiu thrashed Young Stars Torit with a massive 9-1 victory in a rescheduled Round 17 match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1947\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/498588560_1120264743469208_3134253159390099929_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/498588560_1120264743469208_3134253159390099929_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/498588560_1120264743469208_3134253159390099929_n-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/498588560_1120264743469208_3134253159390099929_n-768x730.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/498588560_1120264743469208_3134253159390099929_n-1536x1460.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sudanese striker Mohamed Musa Al-Dhai was the star of the show, scoring five goals. Chikidi added two goals, with Ghaitan and Tot each scoring once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1559\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499676444_1120264793469203_6810561254575105958_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499676444_1120264793469203_6810561254575105958_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499676444_1120264793469203_6810561254575105958_n-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499676444_1120264793469203_6810561254575105958_n-768x585.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499676444_1120264793469203_6810561254575105958_n-1536x1169.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Young Stars Torit has now been officially relegated from the Premier League, sitting second-last with 14 points, just above bottom-placed Nile City Yambio, which has 5 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jamus 3 \u00d7 1 Lion Hunters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamus Juba defeated Lion Hunters Yei 3-1 in a rescheduled Round 20 match yesterday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1630\" src=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/496858233_1112245030937846_5964899629688901352_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/496858233_1112245030937846_5964899629688901352_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/496858233_1112245030937846_5964899629688901352_n-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/496858233_1112245030937846_5964899629688901352_n-768x611.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/496858233_1112245030937846_5964899629688901352_n-1536x1223.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The win restored Jamus to the top of the league standings, overtaking city rival Kator, with 59 points and three remaining matches. Jamus now leads by one point over second-placed Holy Family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, third-placed Kator and fifth-placed Al-Malakia will face off in a Juba derby, a rescheduled Round 25 match, to be played in the afternoon at Juba National Stadium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Juba \u2013 Al-Wadi Al-Merrikh Bentiu staged a stunning comeback from a 2-0 deficit to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Al-Hilal Wau in a rescheduled Round 20 match of the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5152,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5151","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\/5151","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=5151"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5162,"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5151\/revisions\/5162"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}