Fatshimetrie has just struck again in the last clash on the football field between FC Saint Éloi Lupopo and Sanga Balende at the Kashala Bonzola stadium in Mbuji-Mayi. The tension was palpable, the stakes high and the action intense, throughout this encounter that could have been described as decisive.
At the start of the match, the Blood and Gold seemed in better shape, dominating the first minutes of play. However, despite their lead, they failed to capitalize on Lupopo’s impenetrable defense, masterfully led by Simon Omossola. Both teams struggled to find the fault in the opposing camp and the goals were slow to come.
It was in the second half that events took a decisive turn. In the 50th minute, Mbuyi Mpoyi was sent off, leaving Sanga Balende with a numerical inferiority. This situation completely changed the situation, offering a golden opportunity to Lupopo.
The suspense was at its peak until the final moments of the match. And it was in stoppage time that Horso Mwaku delivered his team by scoring the winning goal in the 92nd minute. A thrilling end to the game that propelled Lupopo to the top of the Group A standings with 21 points. On the other hand, Sanga Balende, despite a great resistance, had to concede its first defeat at home and remains in 6th place with 12 points.
This meeting between two rival clubs will once again thrill the supporters and football fans. It testifies to the fervor and intensity that reign on the grounds of the DRC. The exploits of these teams are proof that Congolese football always knows how to reserve surprises and strong emotions for its fans.
In a championship where every match counts, the smallest detail can change the fate of a team. This confrontation between Lupopo and Sanga Balende is the perfect illustration, reminding us that in football, nothing is decided in advance and that victory can sometimes be decided in the last seconds of regulation time.