All pre-match signs pointed towards a Gazelle victory. With the league’s most lethal attack and sitting comfortably in second place, Gazelle entered the contest as overwhelming favorites against a Les Astres side reeling from a tough home defeat on Matchday 19. But the "Brazilians of Bépanda" had other ideas.

In a fiercely contested first half, Les Astres displayed grit and determination, standing tall against wave after wave of Gazelle attacks. Despite their attacking firepower, Gazelle could not find a breakthrough, and the two sides went into halftime deadlocked at 0-0.

The turning point came just eight minutes after the restart. In the 53rd minute, Les Astres stunned the visitors by finding the back of the net, sparking wild celebrations among the home faithful. With the lead secured, Les Astres showed tremendous heart, throwing bodies on the line to preserve their advantage.

Gazelle FC, desperate to claw their way back into the match, poured forward in search of an equalizer. But Les Astres’ defensive wall refused to crack, frustrating the title hopefuls until the referee’s final whistle confirmed a famous 1-0 victory for the home side.

This massive result sees Les Astres climb from 25 to 28 points, strengthening their mid-table position and providing a huge morale boost after recent setbacks. For Gazelle FC, the defeat is a major blow to their title ambitions. They remain stuck at 38 points, missing a golden opportunity to close the gap on leaders Colombe Sportive—and now feeling the heat from the likes of Coton Sport and Panthère lurking behind.

Les Astres’ heroic performance and Gazelle’s stumble perfectly capture the fierce competition and daily drama of the MTN Elite One. No match is a foregone conclusion in this league, where passion, fight, and belief can turn the tables at any moment.

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