Benign- Connect Pro (J1) : Coton FC dominates Atlantic Sharks

The start of the first day of the Benin Pro League was given this Sunday 31 October 2021 at the General Mathieu Kérékou Friendship Stadium in Kouhounou. In opening, Coton Football Club scored its first success by defeating the Atlantic Sharks with a score of 3 goals at 2.

Coton Football Club makes a good deal. Aiming to play the leading roles during this Pro league in zone C, the Ouidah club quickly got its foot on the ball to surprise the Atlantic Sharks. And it was conclusive in the 7th minute for the protégés of coach Zrunka who opened the scoring. On a pass from Amoussou Romaric, former Sharks player, Iréné Glèlè Togbedji scores with a header, the very first goal of the season 2021-2022 (0-1). Keeping the pressure on and looking to double down, Coton players conceded the equalizer against the run of play. The Red and White striker, John AduBoffour resumes, point blank, a ball poorly repelled by the Coton goalkeeper following a strike from 40 meters of Orphée Assouramou (1-1, 23’). More 13 min later, Nassirou Adamou takes advantage of the excitement of the Atlantic Sharks defense to put his team in front before half-time (1-2,36’).

Back from the locker room, Romaric Amoussou crucifies his former club (1-3) allowing Coton FC to take off. A la 70e minute, Abdul Koriko, reduced the score for the Awissi Wassa after adjusting the Cotonculteurs goalkeeper (2-3). Nothing will change on the scoreboard until the end of the 90 min.

Damien TOLOMISSI