Suleman Chitera 
By Suleman Chitera
Civil Service United assistant coach Emmanuel Zoya has described football as a “cruel game” after his side suffered a painful last-gasp 1-0 defeat to Moyale Barracks in an FDH Bank Premiership match.
The Civil Servants looked set to earn a valuable point before Moyale Barracks struck deep into stoppage time, scoring the decisive goal with just three minutes of added time remaining to snatch all three points.Silver, Nomads in quarter finals
Speaking after the match, Zoya admitted the result was difficult to accept, saying the late defeat has increased pressure on his team as they continue to struggle in the league.
“Football can be very cruel. We worked hard throughout the match, but conceding at the very end is heartbreaking,” Zoya said.
He acknowledged that Civil Service United’s current position does not reflect the club’s ambitions, stressing that a team of its stature should be competing among the top four sides in the FDH Bank Premiership.
The defeat leaves Civil Service United in 12th place on the league table with 11 points from 11 matches. The team has managed three victories, two draws and six defeats so far this season, raising concerns over its campaign as the first round progresses.Civo Service Club Inspires Schoolchildren Through Sports Engagement
For Moyale Barracks, the dramatic victory provides a significant boost in their quest to climb the standings, while Civil Service United will be looking to recover quickly and improve their form in the coming fixtures.
The result highlights the unpredictable nature of football, where a single moment in stoppage time can completely change the outcome of a match and leave one team celebrating while the other is left reflecting on what might have been.
