Ten-man Mazembe advance despite Gabesien defeat

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TP Mazembe booked their place at the last courtesy a vital away goal despite suffering a 2-1 loss to Tunisian side Stade Gabesien on Tuesday in Gabes.

 

Midfielder Merveille Bope’s second half strike proved crucial for the DR Congo giants who advanced on the away goal rule after a 2-2 tie after a lone goal victory from the first leg.

 

Mazembe ended the game with a man-less after striker Jonathan Bolingi was sent off on 76 minutes for an off-the-ball incident.

 

The host cancelled the first leg deficit on 28 minutes after Mazembe goalie Sylvain Gbohouo was adjudged to have fouled Youssef Fouzai in the vital area for a penalty, which the latter converted …

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