Title: AS Dauphin Noir beats the Aigles du Congo in an intense Linafoot D1 match
Introduction :
As part of the 29th edition of the DRC’s elite national championship, Linafoot D1, the AS Dauphin Noir team from Goma faced the Football Club les Aigles du Congo from Kinshasa. This match, which took place on October 1, 2023 at the Karisimbi Unity Stadium, offered an intense competition between the two teams. AS Dauphin Noir finally won with a score of 2-0, thanks to goals scored by Abraham Ebola and Wagens Kalombo. This victory allows AS Dauphin Noir to consolidate its position in Group B of the championship. Meanwhile, the Football Club Les Aigles du Congo is struggling to find its form and is stagnating at the last position in the ranking.
Analysis of the match:
AS Dauphin Noir dominated the first half of the match by opening the score in the 29th minute thanks to Abraham Ebola. This goal allowed the team to take the lead and feel more confident. The Eagles of Congo tried to react in the second half, intensifying their game and looking to equalize. However, despite dominating the field, they failed to capitalize on their chances and score a goal. On the contrary, it was AS Dauphin Noir who sealed their victory in the last minute of added time, thanks to Wagens Kalombo’s goal.
Ranking consequences:
Thanks to this victory, AS Dauphin Noir now occupies provisional second position in Group B, with 10 points. This strong performance strengthens the team’s chances of qualifying for the final stages of the championship. On the other hand, the Eagles of Congo continue to struggle and find themselves in penultimate place in the standings, with only 4 points in 5 matches.
Outlook for the next match:
The Congo Eagles will have to pull themselves together quickly and find solutions to improve their performance in their next matches. They will have another opportunity to redeem themselves during their meeting with FC Étoile du Kivu, scheduled for October 4 in Bukavu. For their part, AS Dauphin Noir will have to capitalize on this victory and maintain their positive momentum to continue to progress in the championship.
Conclusion :
The match between AS Dauphin Noir and the Aigles du Congo was marked by the intensity and determination of both teams. AS Dauphin Noir, thanks to its solid performance, was able to gain the upper hand over the Eagles of Congo and achieve victory. This meeting highlights the importance of the DRC elite national championship and highlights the efforts of the teams to stand out and reach the final stages. The next matches will be decisive in determining who will be the future contenders for the title of Linafoot D1 champion.