Ethiopia Captain, Getaneh Kebede led from the front as Wolkite beat Fasil Kenema 2-1 in their midweek fixture of the BetKing Ethiopia Premier League at the Adama Science and Technology University even as Fasil welcomed back Mujib Kassim..
Wolkite win moved them up to 6th position on 24 points and Fasil remained in the 4th on 27 points but have gone from being 5 points behind the league leaders, St George to a massive 10 points gap.
Wolkite shot into the lead in the 17th minute through Chala Teshita who pounced on a mistake by Fasil goalkeeper, Mikel Samake who parried a shot from into Chala’s path
Getaneh Kebede doubled their advantage just 2 minutes later with his 6th goal of the season.
Bezabh Melayo setup Mujib Kassim who shot was saved by the goalkeeper.
Mujib Kassim and Shemeket Gugsa had an incredible combination when they won the League last season and it wasn’t long for them to rekindle their partnership with both on the prowl in the box following that earlier effort by Mujib.
Mujib headed a cross into the path of Gugsa who returned the ball to Mujib, and his backheel set up Gugsa for his goal to bring the score to 2-1
Hadiya Hossana got a spirited win, beating Bahir Dar 1-0 with a goal from Frezer Kassa in the 34th minute, and he celebrated in a unique way with the ball in his stomach reflecting that he and his Wife are expecting a Baby.
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