Coming into the match, Coton Sport were aiming to build momentum and tighten their grip on a top-three finish, while Aigle Moungo looked to spring a surprise against one of the league’s traditional powerhouses. What followed was a thriller that defied the odds and delivered non-stop drama.

The home side, Aigle Moungo, struck first, breaking the deadlock in the 36th minute to send their supporters into celebration. But just when it seemed Aigle would take a lead into halftime, Coton Sport roared back in devastating fashion. The visitors equalized deep into first-half stoppage time (45’+1’) and then, incredibly, grabbed a second just three minutes later (45’+4’) to flip the game on its head in a matter of moments.

After the break, Coton Sport wasted no time reinforcing their advantage, making it 3-1 in the 51st minute with a goal that seemed to have sealed the contest. However, Aigle Moungo refused to lie down. They responded instantly in the 52nd minute, pulling one back to make it 3-2 and ignite hopes of a comeback.

Despite relentless pressure from Aigle in the closing stages, Coton Sport held firm, showcasing their experience and resilience to secure a vital 3-2 win away from home.

This crucial victory sees Coton Sport move from 33 to 36 points, reinforcing their place in the top three and keeping them firmly in the hunt for the MTN Elite One title and continental qualification. For Aigle Royal du Moungo, the defeat leaves them on 23 points, still mid-table but left to rue missed opportunities despite a gutsy performance against one of the league’s toughest teams.

Today's five-goal thriller perfectly encapsulates the unpredictable, high-octane nature of Africa’s most entertaining football league. Coton Sport’s title charge gathers pace, while Aigle Moungo, despite the loss, showed they have the firepower to trouble any opponent.

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