- Canon Sportive of Yaoundé clinched their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Yong Sports Academy, amidst a backdrop of contentious officiating
- The sole goal came from a penalty by Paul Henri Tchikeu, following a handball incident involving Hamidou Hamid Hamza
- The match’s conclusion was overshadowed by disputes from Yong Sports’ management and fans, who vehemently questioned the referee’s decisions throughout the game
In a match that will be remembered as much for the officiating as for the play on the field, Canon Sportive of Yaoundé secured a much-needed win against Yong Sports Academy at Bonamoussadi Stadium on Friday, April 12, 2023.
The game’s only goal was scored by Paul Henri Tchikeu from the penalty spot in the 44th minute, sending the Kpakum boys into a celebratory frenzy.
However, the victory was not without its share of drama; the first 20 minutes saw a series of dubious calls from Center Referee Mr. Tanyi Shadrack, which seemed to unsettle the Yong Sports players and potentially influence the game’s outcome.
Canon displayed superior confidence, maintaining better ball control and exerting stronger pressure on their opponents, although their execution from set pieces left much to be desired.
Despite these shortcomings, Canon’s persistence paid off, marking their first win after a disappointing streak of two draws and three losses. On the other side, Yong Sports faced their second defeat following two wins , one defeat and a draw, a setback that has significantly dented their title aspirations.
The contentious nature of the match reached a boiling point post-game, with Yong Sports’ management, referees, and fans embroiled in heated debates over the legitimacy of the calls made on the field.
The referee’s performance, particularly in the first 20 minutes, was widely criticized for what many believed were wrongful calls that adversely affected the psychology of the Yong Sports players.
These early decisions seemed to set the tone for the rest of the match, with Yong Sports struggling to regain their composure and Canon capitalizing on their opponent’s disarray.
Under relentless pressure from Canon’s forward line, the Yong Sports defense faltered, succumbing to a critical error. In a moment of disarray, the defenders failed to clear the ball effectively, allowing Canon to regain possession.
The subsequent cross by Canon took an unfortunate deflection, striking the hand of a Yong Sports defender within the penalty area, leading to the decisive penalty call.
As the final whistle blew, the atmosphere was charged with tension, and the referee required an escort off the pitch, a testament to the high stakes and passions involved in this MTN Elite One Playoffs UP encounter.
For Canon, the win is to save face after a disastrous playoff up, while for Yong Sports, the controversial defeat has left a bitter taste and questions about what might have been if not for the referee’s contentious calls.
With this outcome, Yong sports academy stays on ten points after six games while Canon had five points. The first position is held by Victoria United who defeated defending champions Cotonsport of Garoua 2-1 at the Mbappe Leppe stadium.
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