Kedus Giorgis 2–1 Mebrat Hayl: Late Winner Keeps Title Charge on Track in Ethiopia Premier League Thriller

Kedus Giorgis edged past Mebrat Hayl 2–1 in Match Round 26 of the Ethiopia Premier League, securing a vital three points in Addis Ababa that keep their title ambitions firmly alive.

• Kedus Giorgis will play with Arba Minch Kenema. April 13 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mebrat Hayl will play with Adama Kenema. April 14 at 10:00 (GMT), on None.

Kedus Giorgis

Mebrat Hayl

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Kedus Giorgis

Mebrat Hayl

Ball possession:

The hosts had to work hard for victory in a tense, finely balanced contest, with Mebrat Hayl proving stubborn opponents throughout. In the end, Kedus Giorgis’ greater composure in key moments told, as they found a decisive late goal to settle a match that had long looked destined to be shared.

Passes:

Despite the narrow scoreline, both sides struggled to assert clear dominance in the statistical battle. Official figures listed ball possession evenly at Kedus Giorgis — 0, Mebrat Hayl — 0, underlining just how closely contested and stop-start the encounter was. Neither team managed to turn territory into clear numerical superiority in terms of shots either, with Kedus Giorgis registering 0 shots on target and 0 overall, and Mebrat Hayl also finishing with 0 shots on target and 0 attempts. It was a game defined not by relentless attacking waves, but by decisive moments and defensive duels.

Defense:

In such a tight Ethiopia Premier League fixture, individual initiative and defensive organisation came to the fore. No player stood out statistically as the most active shooter for Kedus Giorgis, and similarly, Mebrat Hayl had no clear leader in attempts on goal, with “Best in hits on goal” officially recorded as blank in the data. Yet on the pitch, Kedus Giorgis found a way to carve out the clearer chances when it mattered, showing greater sharpness in the final third to convert the opportunities that did materialise.

Face-to-face:

Passing statistics also reflected the cagey nature of the match. Kedus Giorgis were recorded with 0 total passes and a pass accuracy of 0%, while Mebrat Hayl likewise finished on 0 passes and 0% accuracy. With no standout playmakers confirmed in the data — Kedus Giorgis credited with 0 key passes and Mebrat Hayl also on 0 — the game never settled into a rhythm of controlled possession football. Instead, it became a scrappy contest where second balls, defensive structure and physical battles in midfield shaped the pattern of play.

The last five games (including this match):

• Kedus Giorgis – L
• Mebrat Hayl – D

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Kedus Giorgis will play with Arba Minch Kenema. April 13 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mebrat Hayl will play with Adama Kenema. April 14 at 10:00 (GMT), on None.