CAF Cup Round of 32: Petrojet 0-0 Djoliba AC (2-1 on aggregate)
Djoliba AC of Mali successfully advanced to the CAF Cup Round of 16 after holding Petrojet of Egypt to a 0-0 draw in the second leg, following their 2-1 victory in the first leg. Despite facing a challenging away trip, Djoliba showed resilience and were able to protect their advantage from the first leg, booking their place in the next round.
In what was a rather uneventful match, Petrojet failed to break down the solid defensive setup of Djoliba, who knew that a draw would be sufficient to secure qualification. While the Egyptians pressed for a goal, they lacked the creativity and urgency needed to overturn the deficit from the first leg.
Djoliba AC will be pleased with their pragmatic approach, remaining disciplined throughout and focusing on holding onto their advantage rather than risking unnecessary attacks.
Analysis:
It’s always a delicate task to travel away with an advantage in such a competitive tournament, but Djoliba displayed great composure in the second leg. Petrojet, on the other hand, seemed to lack a cutting edge in attack and couldn’t capitalize on the pressure they created.
Djoliba AC will now look forward to the Round of 16, where they may face tougher competition, but their disciplined approach could make them a difficult team to break down.
What do you think about Djoliba’s chances in the next round after this solid defensive performance?
