Pa Ousman Gai struck in the 84th minute to rescue a crucial 1-1 draw for Malila Digger against Svay Rieng in the first leg of the AFC Challenge League semi-final, the Asian equivalent of the UEFA Conference League.

The hosts looked set to capitalise on their home advantage, but a moment of Gambian brilliance changed the script.

Modou Manneh delivered a dangerous cross into the box, and Gai rose to the occasion to finish, as the Gambian duo combined to make their mark on the international stage for the Philippines side.

By Ebrima KB Sonko