In the vibrant provincial capital of Cabo Delgado, more specifically in Pemba, the stage was set for a great confrontation that ended up leaving everyone astonished. Baía de Pemba, the local team, hosted none other than the national champion, and what was witnessed this afternoon confirmed that in Pemba, nobody comes out unscathed, not even the reigning champion, who was defeated by two goals to one.
In the first half, both teams returned to the break with the score unchanged, revealing a balanced and suspenseful match. However, it was in the second half that the action reached its peak, with the home team, Baía de Pemba, taking the lead with a goal scored by Nely, which broke the ice.
However, União Desportiva do Songo, also known as UDS, did not give up and managed to equalize with a goal. It seemed that the match was heading for a draw, but in the final moments, history was rewritten. Guidencio, converting a penalty, scored the winning goal for Baía de Pemba, sealing a 2-1 victory.
The final result demonstrated that Baía de Pemba is a formidable opponent on its home turf. On this seemingly unshakeable ground, even the most renowned teams encounter challenges and obstacles that are difficult to overcome. The national champion has now joined the list of teams that have fallen in Pemba, joining other great teams such as Black Bulls, Ferroviário da Beira and Ferroviário de Nampula, who also had to face the strength of Baía de Pemba.
