The first half was a tense and tactical battle, with both Les Astres and Fortuna Mfou cancelling each other out. Despite both teams showing attacking intent, neither could find the breakthrough, leaving the scoreline locked at 0-0 heading into the interval.

The deadlock was finally broken nine minutes after the restart when, in the 54th minute, the home side, Les Astres, found the back of the net, sending their supporters into cheers and taking a 1-0 lead. It looked as though Les Astres were on course to secure a vital home victory.

However, Fortuna Mfou refused to give up. They piled on the pressure in the final quarter of the game, and their persistence paid off in the 79th minute when they finally found the equalizer, making it 1-1 and setting up a grandstand finish.

The drama wasn't over yet. As the clock ticked into added time, Fortuna Mfou continued to push for the winner, and their efforts were rewarded in the most dramatic of circumstances. Three minutes into added time (90+3), they found the net for a second time, sparking scenes of wild celebration among the Fortuna players and their travelling fans as they snatched a stunning 2-1 victory.

Impact on the League

This dramatic late win is a significant boost for Fortuna Mfou. According to the league standings, they were in 13th position with 17 points before this match. This victory will propel them to 20 points and pending results later today,  potentially lifting them a few places up the table and providing crucial breathing room in the fight to avoid relegation.

For Les Astres, this will be a bitter pill to swallow. They were sitting comfortably in 9th position with 25 points before this encounter. This home defeat means they remain on 25 points, missing an opportunity to climb further up the mid-table. Fortuna's victory also closes the gap between the two sides, making the mid-table battle even more congested.

This result highlights the unpredictable nature of the MTN Elite One, where even seemingly comfortable leads can be overturned in the dying moments. Fortuna Mfou's resilience and determination have earned them a valuable three points that could prove vital in the final standings, while Les Astres will be left to rue missed opportunities and a late lapse in concentration.

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