FC New Jack and Association Sportive Dauphin Noir set the Tata Raphaël stadium ablaze during their epic clash for the 4th day of Linafoot D1. A match full of twists and turns that kept supporters and football fans on the edge of their seats.
From the kick-off, both teams showed their intentions and launched into a fierce battle. Dauphin Noir, a team from Goma, set the tone by opening the score in the 33rd minute thanks to a great goal by Pembele Ekanza. The locals FC Kuya, not letting themselves be defeated, responded by quickly equalizing through Bola Boto in the 47th minute.
The second half was just as intense, with quick actions and solid defenses on both sides. It was finally in the 86th minute that Dauphin Noir regained the lead on the scoreboard, sowing doubt in the minds of FC Kuya supporters. But the end of the match held its share of surprises, with a saving goal from Bola Boto in the 95th minute, thus offering a precious point to his team.
At the final whistle, the match ended in a draw, perfectly reflecting the intensity of the match and the talent of the two teams. Dauphin Noir left with 7 points on the scoreboard after four league games, while FC Kuya, who played one more match, had to settle for 5 points.
This match once again showed all the talent and passion that Congolese football arouses, with committed players and spectators who came in large numbers to vibrate to the rhythm of the exploits of the two teams. The coming weeks promise more great matches and great sporting moments, to the delight of football fans in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Supporters are already eagerly awaiting the next derby between these two teams who put on an unforgettable show that day.