Ligue Pro Suite/Zone Sud : Aspac goes to the final

Like the season 2020-2021, the scenario was almost identical but this time, the Blue and Whites did not flinch. In a head-on duel with a direct competitor, Sharks (2e, 29 pts +11), Aspac had its destiny in hand. A win or a draw would be enough to finish top of their zone in the Pro League Suite.

They settled for a draw. 2 goals everywhere at the final whistle of a very exciting and suspenseful match. Privés de Balla Allabani, 6 goals in the Pro League Suite with three more injured and returned (no playing time) in the offensive sector, Malick Touré and his staff should do with a diminished attack.

The start of the match is reassuring but the efficiency was not there. And when Moussa Tchatchedré Rachid's crossbar, last bastion of the Sharks opposes the opening of the score for Julien Agognon, it must be understood that the afternoon was badly embarked. three minutes later, Sharks take advantage of passing doubt. On a free corner, Gratien Houndjo cuts at the near post to open the scoring (0-1). As if that weren't enough, the visitors drive the point home. Yet another set piece. Here it is the barrier that gives way on a cluster of Hyppolite Gbénou in the 28th minute (0-2). Toffo is voiceless. heads down, players and staff hurriedly return to the locker room. After a four-way consultation (Touré, Box, Youssou and Sporting Director Serge Lamaré Mongbet), Malick Touré announces a tactical change. We pass to 3-5-2 instead of the 4-3-3.

As soon as the recovery, Aspac multiplies the offensives but expose themselves to some counterattacks. Only that this time the defense and Gbani were present. Despite the repeated assaults it was necessary to wait for the 74th miniute with the flash Alassane Diko. On yet another overflow, it is hooked into the surface, the referee does not hesitate before indicating the small white dot, penalty. Rabiou Sankamao, does not tremble and from the left gives hope to the team and the supporters. From this moment, the public still finds voice. Perked up by the reduced score, the proteges of Albert Joris Thys, Managing Director of Aspac Sa and the Autonomous Port of Cotonou inevitably push the Sharks to their last entrenchment. The danger comes again from the right side of the attack. On a tight center, Ya Saliha Issa Naïmi (entered at half time) rises between two defenders and smashes a header. The public rise with him in the sky of Toffo only to sit down after seeing the ball die in the net. Aspac comes a long way and restores perfect parity (2-2, 80′). Paid tactical choice for the technical staff. With this draw, Aspac finishes leader of the South Zone Ligue Pro Suite 2021-2022 with 33 points +12.

Wednesday 15 next june, Ports must finish the job in Pro Suite National League final against As Takunnin, winner of the North-Central Zone.