Red card turns tide as Dynamo dominate Victoria United 3-1 on Matchday 2

By Oni Ladonette Ondesa

Journalist kick442.com – Cameroon

Dynamo Douala claimed a commanding 3–1 victory over Victoria United on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in their MTN Élite One clash, with the contest decisively shaped by a first-half red card and a controlled second-half display.

Both sides began on the front foot, exchanging early attacks in an open opening phase. Dynamo were first to threaten when Arrey Jefter shot over the bar inside the opening minutes.

The game’s key moment arrived in the 15th minute. Luke Martins Kenda broke through on goal, forcing Victoria United goalkeeper Nkomo Ossomba to rush out and handle the ball outside his penalty area. Although play initially continued and Vittel Feumi missed an open goal, the referee brought the action back and dismissed Ossomba for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity.

Victoria United were reduced to ten men and forced into an early tactical change, withdrawing an outfield player to introduce their second-choice goalkeeper.

Dynamo pressed their numerical advantage and took the lead in the 29th minute. Jules Armand Kooh delivered a measured cross from the flank, and Vittel Feumi finished from close range to make amends for his earlier miss.

Despite the setback, Victoria United showed resilience and were rewarded in first-half stoppage time. Dynamo goalkeeper produced a strong save to deny Tchana Nana from a free kick, but from the resulting corner, Gilfranck Sterly Peto rose highest to head in the equaliser.

Dynamo reasserted control after the break. In the 53rd minute, Feumi turned provider, slipping a precise pass to Jules Armand Kooh, who calmly restored Dynamo’s lead.

The home side settled the contest in the 73rd minute. Luke Martins Kenda finished clinically after a well-worked move, converting a cross from the right to put the result beyond doubt.

Dynamo managed the closing stages with authority. Jules Armand Kooh was withdrawn in the 80th minute to applause from the stands, as Mbappe Yves and Chi Zanga were introduced to see out the match.

A composed and efficient performance from Dynamo Douala delivered a deserved win, while Victoria United were left to reflect on a costly dismissal that derailed an otherwise competitive start.