Aduana's stars suffer a defeat against AS Vita in Congo – Football

A brace from Jean-Marc Makusu for the first time. AS Vita against Ghanaian champions Aduana Stars lead CAF Confederation Cup Group A.

The Ghanaian champions suffered another defeat away in their African campaign after succumbing to pressure from Congolese giants AS Vita.

Newly crowned champions of the DR Congo, AS Vita started the game in an explosive manner, creating waves of attack. [14/9505] Just in the 14th minute, Jean-Marc Makusu scored the decisive goal after Aduana goalkeeper Joseph Addo made a mistake. The Black Stars B blocker was unable to catch the ball that pbaded him

The host kept the pressure by finishing the first half with 67% possession. Emmanuel Akuoko was retained in the first interval

Aduana Stars was left panting in the second half, as Vita continued to such for the important second to put the game to bed.

Ghana's champions became increasingly frustrated leading to captain Yahaya Mohammed on the referee's books after taking a yellow card. A few minutes later, Judge Anane was also held back for a firm tackle on a midfielder from AS Vita.

Jean-Marc Makusu takes advantage of a period of domination to seize his second and Vita in the 78th minute to leave Aduana Stars

Defeat means that the Aduana Stars leave a qualifying place while Vita and Raja Casablanca occupy the first and second positions.

Credit: Ghanasoccernet