Luanda: The 1º de Agosto team defeated Sagrada Esperança from Lunda-Norte 4-2 in the third round of Group B in the Amizade Cup at the Ombaka Stadium, Benguela Province. Both teams had already secured their spots in the semi-finals, making the match a battle for first place in the group. 1º de Agosto emerged victorious, clinching the top position with a total of 9 points. According to Angola Press News Agency, Sagrada Esperança was the first to find the back of the net, scoring in the 7th minute through Gogoro. However, 1º de Agosto responded with an equalizer in the 44th minute, courtesy of a goal by Rupson. The second half saw a seesaw battle as Jorge restored Sagrada's lead in the 71st minute, only for 1º de Agosto's Fernando to level the score again five minutes later. The game took a decisive turn when Dagó, a military player for 1º de Agosto, successfully converted a penalty, putting his team ahead. Mabilson sealed the victory by scoring in the 90+5 minute, resulting in a final score of 4-2. In another Group B match, Académica do Lobito triumphed over So Salvador do Kongo with a 1-0 win. The final standings for Group B are as follows: 1º de Agosto leads with 9 points, followed by Sagrada Esperança with 7 points, Académica do Lobito with 3 points, and So Salvador do Congo with no points. The teams will rest on Thursday and return for the semi-finals on Friday, where Wiliete de Benguela will face 1º de Agosto, and Sagrada Esperança will compete against Bravos do Maquis.
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