Vipers 1-1 Nouadhibou: Mukundane strikes early but Yasser earns CAF Champions League draw

Vipers were held to a 1-1 draw by Nouadhibou in the CAF Champions League after H. Mukundane’s early goal was cancelled out by J. Yasser.

Vipers

Nouadhibou

Substitutions:

Vipers

Nouadhibou

Ball possession:

Mukundane put Vipers ahead in the third minute, giving the home side a fast start. Nouadhibou responded 20 minutes later when Yasser equalised in the 23rd minute to ensure the teams went into the break level.

Passes:

Neither side could find a winning goal after half-time, leaving the match finely balanced in the latest CAF Champions League round.

Defense:

Early goals set the tone

Vipers needed only three minutes to break the deadlock. Mukundane finished to put his side 1-0 ahead and give the hosts early momentum.

Face-to-face:

Nouadhibou did not allow the setback to disrupt their game plan, however, and Yasser restored parity in the 23rd minute. The equaliser brought the Mauritanian side back into the contest and ensured Vipers’ bright opening was not rewarded with a half-time lead.

The last five games (including this match):

• Vipers – DL
• Nouadhibou – D

Top 5 CAF Champions League scorers:

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Vipers will play with Nouadhibou. September 13 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.
• Nouadhibou will play with Vipers. September 13 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.