TP Mazembe secures commanding victory in Congolese classico
TP Mazembe asserted their dominance in the Congolese classico, securing a resounding 3-0 victory over AS Vita Club on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Kamalondo Stadium in Lubumbashi. The triumph solidifies their position at the summit of the rankings, edging them closer to the coveted title.
Maintaining an unblemished record throughout the Playoffs, TP Mazembe showcased their unwavering prowess once more, extending their undefeated streak to nine matches.
Facing off against their arch-rivals, the Ravens demonstrated unwavering resolve, emerging triumphant with a commanding 3-0 win.
The momentum shifted in TP Mazembe’s favor when they were awarded a penalty in the 33rd minute, expertly converted by goalkeeper Aliou Badara Faty.
With this narrow lead, both sides retreated to the locker room at halftime.
Returning for the second half, AS Vita Club found themselves trailing, unable to bridge the deficit. In the 58th minute, Ernest Luzolo, a stalwart of TP Mazembe, delivered a decisive blow, extending the lead to 2-0 with a clinical strike from outside the penalty area.
Despite tactical adjustments by AS Vita Club’s coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, it was TP Mazembe’s Lamine Ndiaye who proved instrumental in guiding his team to victory.
Ibrahim Keita sealed the Ravens’ triumph with a goal in the 88th minute, securing a comprehensive 3-0 win. With their seventh consecutive victory, TP Mazembe now stands poised for a triumphant conclusion to the season, boasting an impressive tally of 23 points from nine matches.
In contrast, AS Vita Club’s hopes for African competition success were dashed, as they find themselves formally eliminated, accumulating 18 points from 12 matches.
As TP Mazembe marches closer to glory, their commanding performance in the classico underscores their status as frontrunners in the pursuit of the coveted title.
