The long-awaited derby between VClub and DCMP took place at the Stade Tata Raphaël in Kinshasa on October 4. This match between the city’s two biggest clubs was marked by great intensity and palpable rivalry. Unfortunately, the match did not meet the fans’ expectations in terms of spectacle.
Despite an electric atmosphere and an effervescent audience, the final score of 1-0 in favor of DCMP does not really reflect the quality of the match. Both teams showed technical and tactical shortcomings, which led to a sluggish and lackluster game.
For VClub, this defeat is a hard blow, especially since they had to redeem themselves after their early elimination from the African Champions League. With only two league victories since the start of the season, the team is going through a delicate period and must quickly find solutions to get back to their best level.
For its part, DCMP can savor this victory, which is the first against VClub since November 2017. The Immaculates were able to take advantage of their opponent’s weaknesses to score the only goal of the match thanks to Mydo. This victory boosts the morale of Daring supporters, who experienced a difficult year marked by the absence of participation in the CAF Cup.
Despite the disappointment of the spectacle offered during this derby, the two teams will have to quickly pull themselves together and find their game to hope to shine during the next meetings. The national championship is still long and anything can still happen. Supporters remain impatient to see their favorite team return to victory and offer more convincing performances.
In the end, the derby between VClub and DCMP may have lacked spectacle, but it served as a reminder of the importance of this historic rivalry in the Congolese football landscape. Both clubs have a rich history and a passionate fan base who expect a lot from their players. Let’s hope that the next matches will be more captivating and live up to the fans’ expectations.