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At the interval of the opening match in Group C of the CAF Confederation Cup, Jaraaf trail ASEC Mimosas 1-0. The first half, though uneventful in terms of clear-cut chances, saw both teams struggle to find their rhythm. Despite controlling possession with five shots compared to ASEC’s three, Jaraaf were unable to test the goalkeeper, with only one attempt on target.
The match’s decisive moment came late in the first half when a harmless cross from ASEC found its way into the Jaraaf box, catching defender Cheikh Ndoye and the Senegalese side’s defence off guard.
The miscommunication allowed ASEC to score, putting them ahead just before the break.
Jaraaf, who had shown some dominance in possession, will need to improve in the second half if they hope to recover.
With a clear objective to equalize quickly, coach Malick Daf’s side must raise their game to claim a strong start in the group stage of the competition.
