APR FC reached the final after thrashing Etincelles FC.
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APR FC reached the final after thrashing Etincelles FC.

APR FC thrashed Etincelles FC 6-2 on aggregate to reach the final of the Peace Cup, where they will face Rayon Sports.

At Kigali Pelé Stadium, APR FC hosted Etincelles FC in the second leg of the Peace Cup semi-final and won 3-1, having also won the first leg by the same scoreline.

APR FC dominated the first half and created several chances, but Cheikh Djibril Ouattara struggled to find the net despite being one-on-one with the goalkeeper twice, while three of his efforts hit the woodwork.

However, in the 21st minute, following a fine cross from Byiringiro Gilbert, Mugisha Gilbert opened the scoring for APR FC. In the 38th minute, Memel Dao added the second goal to give APR a 2-0 lead at halftime.

Just two minutes into the second half, in the 47th minute, Cheikh Djibril Ouattara scored APR FC’s third goal.

APR FC continued pushing for more goals, while Etincelles FC searched for a consolation goal, which eventually came in the 81st minute through Ciiza Hussain Mugabo.

The match ended 3-1, sending APR FC into the final, where they will face Rayon Sports, who eliminated Gorilla FC.

APR FC has reached the final of the Peace Cup.

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