Africa-Press – Angola. Académica do Lobito beat Bravos do Maquis this Wednesday, by a goal to zero, in an early game of the ninth round of the national football championship, Girabola 2023/24, played at the Buraco stadium, in this city.
Both teams entered the game looking to score to get more comfortable in the league table.
Throughout the first half, there was a very balanced game, with some dangerous plays not being carried out, with the score prevailing.
In the second half, the score was changed in the 63rd minute through a penalty, converted by striker Aisson, from Académica do Lobito.
The final result was a goal to zero in favor of Académica, which has 10 points, while Bravos do Maquis remains with seven.
At the end of the game, Académica’s coach, João Pintar, congratulated his boys for the prompt response given to the opponent, considering that “it was a very difficult game”.
“With this victory, the guys are more motivated to achieve better results,” he said.
Asked about the successive defeats in the Afro-Cup Cups, he replied that the lack of support is at the root of these setbacks, but he promises to work to improve the team’s performance.
The coach of Bravos do Maquis, Mário Soares, was dissatisfied because, in his opinion, it was his team that dominated the match.
He congratulated his opponent on the victory and promised to work to achieve positive results, as his team needs to score points.
In the next round, Académica do Lobito will face Desportivo da Lunda Sul, only on the 10th of January, due to their commitment in the Afro-Cup, while Bravos do Maquis hosts Wiliete de Benguela.
For More News And Analysis About Angola Follow Africa-Press
