AS Ville de Dakar conceded its first defeat this Tuesday at the African Cup of Champion Clubs which is being played at the Marius Ndiaye stadium. The municipality’s players lost (61-46) against the Egyptian club Al Ahly. They suddenly lose first place in group A to the benefit of their opponent of the day, carried particularly by the Senegalese nugget, Dioma Kane.
Al Ahly Sporting of Egypt inflicted, this Tuesday, December 10, on As Ville de Dakar (ASVD) its first defeat (61-46) in the African Cup of Champion Clubs which is being played at the Marius Ndiaye stadium. Already qualified for the second round of the Championship, the two teams were competing for first place in group A. Led by Dioma Kane and Dima Sène, the Egyptians immediately took the measure of their opponent. The lack of skill on open shots and amplitude under the racket, the Senegalese quickly opened up gaps for the Egyptians. With quick transitions in attack and good address, Al Ahly took the opportunity to take the lead (6-2, 5e). Thanks to the impact of Fatou Faye, ASVD remains in contact with the opponent (7-7; 7e). She even took the advantage at the end of the first quarter thanks to insider Khady Maiga (12-9). In then the second quarter, the match is balanced. THE two teams are neck and neck on the scoreboard (22-23. 5e). Couna Ndao allows the Senegalese to get back in front (27-25. 7e) et (27-28 9e). On the line of throws Dioma Kane responds with a point which allows her team to restore a perfect tie (28-28). Under the leadership of Ndioma Kane, the Egyptians will however have the last word to go into the break with a two-point lead (28-30). Returning from the locker room, the match tilted towards Al Ahly. More successful, the Egyptians consolidate their advantage (37-30. 5e). Dioma Kane, pulls out all the stops and causes misery to her compatriots. The Senegalese nugget allows his team to take a significant lead (30-39. 6e) and bring it to (37-43) at the end of the third quarter. Al Ahly holds the right attack in the last quarter and relies on defense to limit their opponents to three points after five minutes (46-54; 5e). Dioma Kane (19 points, 14 rebounds are good shots. Which will have an echo on the scoreboard since the ASVD will mark time ( 46-58. 7e ). Ahly took the opportunity to add to the score and drop the champions of Senegal to 15 points at the final bell (46-61). After two victories against the Cameroonians from FAP (57-54) and the Nigerians from MFM Queens (81-50), Ace Ville de Dakar suffered its first setback. Which relegates her to second place in the group for the quarter-finals
Omar DIAW
Senegal
