After a tightly contested first half with few clear-cut chances, the deadlock was finally broken in the 66th minute when Zachariyaou found the target for Gazelle, putting the home side 1-0 ahead. The goal sparked celebrations among the Gazelle faithful as they looked set to secure a crucial victory in their pursuit of league leaders Colombe Sportive.

However, PWD Bamenda, who came into the match on the back of a remarkable three-game winning streak, showed their resilience once again. Just eight minutes later, in the 74th minute, Akoh struck to level the score, silencing the home crowd and underlining PWD's impressive resurgence in recent weeks.

Despite both teams pushing for a winner in the remaining minutes, neither could find the decisive goal, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. While Gazelle will undoubtedly feel disappointed not to have secured all three points in their quest to close the gap on Colombe, PWD Bamenda will see this result as another positive step in their climb up the league table. Holding a title contender to a draw away from home is a testament to their improved form and fighting spirit.

This result means Gazelle will gain a point but might see their gap to the top widen depending on other results. For PWD Bamenda, this draw extends their unbeaten run and further solidifies their position in the mid-table, showcasing their ability to compete with the league's top sides.

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