SOAR Académie and Sagrada Esperança battled to a goalless draw, leaving both teams without a decisive victory.
The Peace Stadium in Bouaké played host to this evenly matched contest, where Sagrada Esperança missed a crucial opportunity to secure a win that would have kept their hopes alive in Group B.
Despite having a chance to believe in their advancement until the last day, Roque Sapiri’s side couldn’t break the deadlock, even during 15 minutes of added time.
Sagrada Esperança will rue their missed chances, as the draw on neutral ground meant they failed to secure the three points necessary for a more optimistic outlook in the competition.
SOAR Académie, on the other hand, approached the match with a strategic approach, maintaining a solid defensive stance throughout the game, despite conceding a slight edge in possession with 53% to Sagrada Esperança’s 47%.
With the final whistle sounding the end of the goalless encounter, both SOAR Académie and Sagrada Esperança find themselves eliminated from the CAF Cup.
The draw leaves both teams reflecting on missed opportunities and the conclusion of their respective journeys in this edition of the competition.
