Monrovia—Defending champions Determine Girls are set to face off against their formidable adversaries, Shaita Angels, in a highly anticipated match in the Upper Women’s League. This clash, dubbed the “Battle of Giants,” will take place on Wednesday at Tusa Field.
By: Christopher C. Walker , [email protected]
A victory for Determine Girls will extend their lead over Shaita Angels to seven points in the league standings. Currently, Determine Girls sit atop the table with 27 points from nine matches, while Shaita Angels are positioned third, with 23 points from the same number of games. A win for the Angels could narrow the gap to just one point, heightening the stakes of this encounter.
Both teams are coming off contrasting results ahead of the showdown. Shaita Angels played to a goalless draw against Bushrod Queens, while Determine Girls recorded a commanding 9-3 victory over Real Muja last weekend.
This clash is crucial for both teams as they seek to keep their championship aspirations alive. Shaita Angels aim to break the dominance of Determine Girls, who have clinched the league title for the past four consecutive years, while also boasting an impressive historical record against their rivals.
Fans have labeled this matchup as a “clash of the best” in Liberian women’s football. In their first encounter this season, Determine Girls triumphed with a resounding 14-1 victory, followed by a 2-1 win in the Orange Cup. Last season, Determine Girls also completed a league double over Shaita Angels with a 4-0 victory in the first leg and a 3-2 win in the return match.
However, Shaita Angels have shown significant improvement, having eliminated Determine Girls from the Orange Cup quarter-finals last season, securing a 1-0 win in the second leg after a narrow 2-1 defeat in the first leg. Additionally, during the Super Cup earlier this season, Shaita Angels edged past Determine Girls on penalties after drawing 1-1 in regulation time.
With the 2024/25 season underway, Shaita Angels have made a strong start, amassing 23 points thus far. Both teams have bolstered their squads, and Wednesday’s match is expected to be a true test of their capabilities as they battle for supremacy.
The matchup between Determine Girls and Shaita Angels has been hailed as the most entertaining fixture in Liberian women’s football over the past two years, and this year’s showdown promises to deliver even more excitement. Fans eagerly await what is sure to be a thrilling encounter.
