Yet they fought, but the step was still much too high. This Tuesday, November 12, the Medina Eagles faced the University of Western Cape Ladies Fc of South Africa for their second match in the group stage of the Caf Women’s Champions League. Solid in the first period, the Senegalese finally collapsed in the second and conceded another defeat (0-2), putting an end to their dream of reaching the semi-finals.
There were perhaps a few factors to take into account to create the feat, after the setback on Saturday against Far de Rabat (0-3). Well in place from the start of the match, without being dangerous offensively, Ngouye Sarr’s partners were able to repel the attacks of their South African opponents, Khady Faye capturing a few attempts from Khanya Xesi. But clearly much more was needed to make Uwc Ladies doubt.
More determined in the second half, the South Africans shook the nets in the 51st minute. Found in the depths by Magama, Molatelo Kobo gets rid of Aïssatou Fall and deceives Khady Faye. The defensive lightness of the Aigles de la Médina was again noted on the second Uwc goal, where Ntombifikile Ndlovu, left alone and served by Koketso Mamabolo, curled to find the target (66th). The few attempts at the end of the match were not enough to restore the suspense.
With this second defeat in as many outings, the Aigles de la Médina are eliminated in the group phase, before their last group match this Friday against Tout-Puissant Mazembe. But the reigning double champions of Senegal have nothing to be ashamed of for their performance in a tough group, having qualified Senegal for the first time in this competition. We will have to quickly remobilize to try to save honor against the Congolese Tp Mazembe.
On the financial side, the Medinese women will have to make do with $150,000 following their qualification in the group phase.
With wiwsport
Senegal
