Second day action of game week 9 saw two fixtures ending in a draw, but it was Shimeles Bekele’s retirement from international football that grabbed the headlines.
In the early kickoff between the two sides at the extreme ends of the log Bahir Dar Ketema were forced to share the spoils with strugglers Shashemene Ketema.
In what was a game between two sides of very contrasting approaches Shashemene sat in a deep block while Bahir Dar Ketema’s expansive approach failed to yield ample chances to get the edge.
The closing minutes of a very frustrating game witnessed Frezer Kassa and Micheal Nelson being sent off from the two sides.
The draw meant Bahir Dar Ketema ending the day where they began in 3rd place with 18 points while Shashemene who earned back to back draws have now three points and are 15th on the log.
The late kickoff with a huge importance at the top end of the log saw Kidus Giorgis and Mechal playing out a one all draw.
Prior to kickoff, the long serving Ethiopian National team player who is now playing for Mechal was honored for his accomplishments as he announced his retirement from international football earlier today, where he was presented with a gold necklace by the president of the Ethiopian football federation, Esayas Jira.
In what was a very lively contest goals in the first half from each side settled in the encounter in a draw, Minyelu Wondimu gave Mechal the breakthrough in the 20th minute but Abel Yalew canceled it out in the 28th minute.
After the final whistle neither side made a stride in the log as Kidus Giorgis remained 4th with 17 points meanwhile Mechal are on 2nd spot with 20 points.
