Africa-Press – Angola. Petro de Luanda, leader of the “Girabola 2022/23” National Football Championship, faces Recreativo do Libolo, in Calulo, at 3 pm on Sunday, for the 21st round, in a very cautious game, after the defeat in first lap.
“Atrevido”, this recreational player from Libolo, placed 8th with 25 points, defeated the commander of the competition, with 41 pts, in the first round of the championship, by 1-0, in a game of the 6th round played at the 11 de Novembro stadium, in Luanda , with a goal by Isaías, in the 80th minute.
The prognosis for this match is unpredictable, but favoritism is clearly attributed to the “tricolors”, with 16 titles conquered.
In 31 games played against each other, the Angolan representative in the group stage of the African Champions League has won with expressive numbers, for example, 3-1 and 3-0.
However, Libolo, led by Paulo Torres, is not just any opponent. Although in recent years it has been far from the podium, it already has four trophies in its gallery won in the 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015 editions.
It will not be and never was an easy match between these two contenders, but Petro, led by Alexandre Santos, is forced to win at the risk of being overtaken again in case of victory of 1.o de Agosto, second placed with two points less ( 39 pts).
On the 27th of February, the “military” took advantage of the reception to the last classified, ASK Dragão do Uíge, to ascend to the leadership of the competition to the condition (39-38), with a mini-rout by 3-0, at the Estádio 22 de Junho .
Next, the “tricolors” regained their position as leaders, on Wednesday (41-39) when they beat Desportivo da Lunda Sul, in Saurimo, by 2-1, in a match for the 18th round of the National Championship, played at the Mangueiras stadium.
However, the 21st round opens Saturday with a game in the country’s capital. Interclube (3rd, with 34 pts), receives Bravos dos Maquis (9th/24th) at 3.30 pm, at Estádio 22 Junho.
In Lunda-Norte, Sagrada Esperança (4th/34th) welcomes Clube Desportivo da Lunda Sul (12th/17th), at 2.30 pm, at the Sagrada Esperança Stadium (Dundo).
The round ends on Sunday, in Luanda. 1.o de Agosto (2nd/39th) will meet Desportivo da Huíla (7th/25th), at 3.30 pm, at Estádio 11 de Novembro.
Wiliete de Benguela (5th/30th) face Santa Rita de Cassia do Uíge (6th/27th), at Estádio do Ombaka, at 2.30 pm, while Sporting de Cabinda (11th/17th) plays against Sporting de Benguela (13th/ 14), at 2 pm, at the National Stadium in Chiazi.
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