Ethiopia Football: Adane Girma saves St. George in Hawassa

Yirgalem – Ethiopian Premier League champions St. George FC, who was facing Hawassa City here today, has to thank leading goal scorer Adane Girma once again as his 90th minute goal proved to be the game’s decider.

It looked like that the two teams were heading towards a scoreless draw, until Adane scored the winner. The goal brought Adane’s season’s tally to 17, the same as Getaneh Kebede of Dedebit.

Today’s victory also lifted St. George to second place (54 pts), just one point behind league leaders Ethiopian Coffee.

Defence Force is expected to play against Lideta Nyala later on today in Addis.

Sunday June 19:-
• CBE – Fincha Sugar N/A
• Nyala – Defense N/A
• Awassa City – St George 0-1