Fatshimétrie
As part of the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), the Congolese national football team, the Leopards, recently faced Guinea in a decisive duel for first place in the group. After a series of four consecutive victories, the Congolese team led by coach Sébastien Desabre finally gave in to a determined Guinean team.
From the first minutes of the match, Guinea took the initiative by putting pressure on the Leopards’ defense. The Congolese had to face a sustained attack, testing the concentration of their goalkeeper, Dimitry Bertaud. Despite this initial pressure, the Leopards gradually found their game and began to be dangerous in attack.
Chancel Mbemba distinguished himself by trying his luck with a shot that grazed the post, thus showing the determination of the Congolese team to take the lead. Despite a few chances, the score remained blank at half-time, leaving the outcome of the match in suspense.
In the second half, both teams redoubled their efforts to find the opening, but Guinea finally managed to score in the last minutes of the match. Sergueï Guirassy took advantage of an assist to deceive Dimitry Bertaud and give his team the victory. A bitter defeat for the Leopards who had until then had a string of successes.
Despite this setback, the Democratic Republic of Congo remains at the top of its group with 12 points, while Guinea is closing in on 9 points. This defeat shows that nothing is a given in football and that each match is a challenge to be met.
The Leopards will have to learn from this defeat and remobilize to face the next deadlines with determination. The path to qualifying for the 2023 AFCON is fraught with pitfalls, but the Congolese team has shown in the past its ability to bounce back and overcome obstacles.
In conclusion, this defeat against Guinea is a reminder that in football, nothing is decided in advance and that each match is a new opportunity to surpass oneself and progress. The Leopards can still aim for qualification for the 2023 AFCON, provided they remain united and continue to work hard to achieve their goals.