Muetaz Al Mehdi scored the winning goal in the second minute of added time as Al Ahli Tripoli beat Zanaco 3-2 at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka on Saturday in a Group A clash of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
The victory for the Libyans took them to nine
Congo defeat former champs Libya to storm quarters
Congo have defeated Libya 1-0 to qualify for the quarter final stage at the on-going Total Africa Nations Championship 2020 in Cameroon.
The explosive Group B match played at the Japoma Stadium in Douala saw the two teams come all out in search of early goals, but the first half ended goalless.
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But Congoâs goalkeeper Pavelh Ndzila had earlier made a good save punching out Muetaz Al Mehdiâs shot after 11 minutes. Jaures Ngombe also came close for Congo after 14 minutes, but missed the target by inches.
In the second half the Red Devils of Congo returned charged and took the lead after 52 minutes. The Libyan defenders failed to intercept a high cross giving Cautrand Ngouenimba a clear chance to finish from close range.
However, the teams were on level terms a minute after the break. The Congolese started the second half slowly and were punished by Moussa, who also headed in a cross after the defenders gave him space in the danger zone.
With the game tied at 1-1 and seemingly headed for a draw, goalkeeper Abdoul Razak Halidou made a blunder that cost his team a chance in the next round.
He received a back pass and in his attempt to clear, he handed the ball to Masasi who did not hesitate to tap the ball into an empty net and ensure his charges qualified to the next phase of the competition.
Masasi thunderbolt snatches CHAN draw for virus-hit DR Congo Douala (AFP) – Amadeu Masasi drilled the ball into the net deep into stoppage time to snatch a 1-1 draw for the Democratic Republic of Congo against Libya Thursday in the African Nations Championship.
The Congolese midfielder took possession outside the box on 94 minutes and gave goalkeeper Ahmed Azzaqa no chance with a shot that flew into the roof of the net.
While two-time champions DR Congo deserved the Group B draw in Cameroon’s economic capital Douala after exerting considerable second-half pressure, it was a heart-breaking climax for the gallant Libyans.