Mountain City Triumphs in Thrilling Penalty Shootout

Mountain City Triumphs in Thrilling Penalty Shootout

The central One Football Association(COFA) Inter-Community Champions League 2025 delivered a thrilling quarter-final clash yesterday that saw Mountain City defeat Summer City in a tense penalty shootout at the Parade Grounds. The fiercely contested match, vying for the Elephant Bet Trophy, concluded a dramatic day of community football.

The quarter-final match, played on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, was an intensely competitive affair. Both Mountain City and Summer City demonstrated high levels of defensive structure and attacking endeavour, but neither side could break the deadlock during regular time, resulting in a 0-0 scoreline.

With the teams inseparable after full time, the winner had to be determined by a post-game penalty shootout. In the high-stakes execution, Mountain City displayed superior composure and technique, converting five penalties to Summer City's four, ultimately prevailing with a 5-4 victory.

This dramatic result secures Mountain City's progression in the 2025 COFA Inter-Community Champions League. The competition continues to underscore COFA's vital role in providing structured, competitive, and highly entertaining community football, reinforcing its status as a cornerstone of grassroots sport in Freetown.