This afternoon, Desportivo de Nacala appeared to be on track to secure a comfortable victory by defeating UDS 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the Mozambique Cup. However, the match took a dramatic turn in the final minutes when national team captain and veteran Dominguez entered the fray.
Desportivo de Nacala opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a goal from Amândio, giving them a 1-0 lead before halftime. In the second half, Desportivo's lead increased when Macaime scored an own goal in the 59th minute, extending the lead to 2-0.
As the match drew to a close, and Desportivo de Nacala dominated, UDS staged a crucial comeback. In added time, Dominguez, the national team captain and a veteran player, reduced the deficit to 2-1 with a late goal.
Dominguez's goal is a relief for UDS, who now have a reduced 1-0 deficit going into the second leg. The Nacala team still holds the advantage, but Dominguez's goal gives UDS renewed hope and promises a thrilling clash in the next round.
The final result of the first leg leaves everything open for the second leg, promising a tight and exciting contest in the fight for a place in the semi-finals of the Mozambique Cup.
