In the last games of week 15 in the Ethiopian Premier League at the Adama Science and Technology Stadium, Mechal blew their chance of returning back to the summit after drawing against Fasil Kenema. Relegation battlers Wowalo Adigrat University managed to get their second point of the season after playing out a one all draw against Hawassa Ketema.
Mechal scored in the first half but were unable to defend their slender lead as they were held by Fasil Kenema. The army side took the lead through Ethiopian international Bereket Desta who capitalized on a loose ball by Fasil defenders. The Emperors leveled matters in the second half with a magnificent overhead kick goal by Anwar Murad.
Mechal coach Gebrekristos Birara is said to be receiving treatment for an illness as he was absent to lead his charges for the third game in row. Mechal are second with 26 points. Ethiopian Insurance, Mechal, Hadiya Hosaina are all level on points as Saint George are fourth with 24 points in a reignited title challenge.
Fellow strugglers Wolwalo and Hawassa wrapped their game 1-1. Natnael Zeleke struck for the North Ethiopian side while Israel Eshetu equalized for ten men Hawassa who were forced to play more than 45 minutes a man down after center back Bereket Samuel was shown a second yellow card. Both clubs are still in the relegation zone and Wolwalo coach Tsegaye Kidanemariam failed to lead his charges for unknown reasons.
Week 15 Results
Saint George 2-0 Diredawa Ketema
Sihul Shire 0-1 Arbaminch Ketema
Wolayta Dicha 0-0 Sidama Coffee
Ethio-Electric 0-1 Mekele 70 Enderta
Hadiya Hosaina 1-0 Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Bahirdar Ketema 0-1 Ethiopian Insurance
Hawassa Ketema 1-1 Wolwalo Adigrat University
Fasil Kenema 1-1 Mechal
League Table (Top-5)
GP | Points | |
Ethiopian Insurance | 13 | 26 |
Mechal | 14 | 26 |
Hadiya Hosaina | 13 | 26 |
Saint George | 13 | 24 |
Bahirdar Ketema | 14 | 22 |
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