In a thrilling match at the Stade du 28 Septembre, Mauritania's AS Douanes secured a 1-0 win over Guinea's Hafia FC in the return leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. The victory saw AS Douanes progress to the next round, courtesy of a 3-2 aggregate score. Hafia FC had held AS Douanes to a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Mauritania. The Guinean side needed a draw to advance, but ultimately fell short.
The match began with Hafia FC dominating possession and creating scoring opportunities. Alassane N'Diaye had a chance to open the scoring in the eighth minute but failed to capitalize. The Guinean side continued to press, with Mohamed Bangoura 'Cantona' unleashing a powerful shot that narrowly missed the target in the 36th minute. Despite their efforts, Hafia FC was unable to find the breakthrough in the first half.
The second half saw Hafia FC maintain their offensive momentum. However, they struggled to find the target, with several attempts going wide or being saved by the Mauritanian goalkeeper. The match seemed to be heading for a goalless draw, which would have favored Hafia FC. However, AS Douanes had other plans.
In the 73rd minute, Mouhsine Bodda scored a stunning goal from a long-range free kick, giving AS Douanes the lead and sending the Mauritanian fans into jubilation. The goal proved to be the decisive moment in the match, as Hafia FC was unable to equalize despite their best efforts.
The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for Hafia FC, who had shown promise and created numerous scoring opportunities throughout the match. The Guinean side will have to regroup and assess their performance, with a focus on improving their finishing skills. The win marked a significant milestone for AS Douanes, who will now progress to the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup.
The result was met with disappointment from the Hafia FC camp, with the team having come so close to advancing to the next round. Despite their elimination, the Guinean side will take heart from their performance and look to build on their strengths in future competitions. The Mauritanian side, on the other hand, will look to make the most of their momentum and progress as far as possible in the tournament.
The CAF Confederation Cup is one of Africa's premier club competitions, featuring teams from across the continent. AS Douanes' victory over Hafia FC was a testament to the team's skill and determination. The Mauritanian side will now face a new challenge in the next round, as they look to make their mark on the competition.
Key points
- - AS Douanes secured a 1-0 win over Hafia FC in the return leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. - The victory saw AS Douanes progress to the next round, courtesy of a 3-2 aggregate score. - Hafia FC was unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, ultimately leading to their elimination from the competition.
