Africa-Press – Angola. Petro de Luanda’s tight victory over Kabuscorp do Palanca, 3-2, at the 11 de Novembro Stadium, in the country’s capital, marked (Saturday), the opening of the 27th round of the National First Division Football Championship (Girabola2023/24).
With this victory, the “oil” champion consolidates its lead in the competition, with 57 points, while the “palanquina” team remains in fourth place (42 pts).
The goals were scored by Guedes (10′), Kinito (19′) and Gilberto (56′), while Castro (67′, penalty) and Dasfaa (69) scored on the contrary.
The meeting between Sagrada Esperança (2nd/53 pts) and Desportivo da Huila (7th/36), scheduled for 3pm, in the city of Dundo, in the province of Lunda Norte, was postponed until Sunday, due to the late arrival of the Huilanos to the challenge location.
In the duel of afflicted, Recreativo do Libolo (13th/22) defeated Sporting de Cabinda (12th/20), by 4-2, in Calulo, in Cuanza Sul, when they were two to zero down.
União de Malanje (15th/18) lost to Wiliete de Benguela (5th/39), by 0-1, in their own stadium.
On Sunday, at the conclusion of the round, Santa Rita de Cássia (13th/19) is visited, in the city of Uíge, by the runner-up, 1o de Agosto (5th/36), with the “military” no longer able to reach the title.
Académica do Lobito (10th/26) faces, at Campo do Buraco, Interclube (9th/30), in which the “police” team will try to maintain the cycle of victories and the consequent rise in the league table.
São Salvador do Zaire (11th/23) receives, in Mbanza Kongo, Bravos do Maquis (8th/34).
Desportivo da Lunda Sul (3rd/47 pts) rests, due to calendar imperatives.
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