Rayon Sports activities FC superior to the second preliminary spherical of the CAF Confederation Cup after eliminating Cameroon’s Panthère Sportive du Ndé on the away-goals rule regardless of the two-legged tie ending 1-1 on mixture.
The Blues secured their place within the subsequent spherical after Saturday’s goalless draw in opposition to the Cameroonian aspect at Amahoro Stadium, having performed out a 1-1 draw within the first leg in Yaoundé.
Rayon Sports activities dominated a lot of the sport and created a number of clear-cut possibilities, however their failure to transform them saved Panthère within the contest till the ultimate whistle.
Elie Tatou Iradukunda was amongst Rayon’s largest threats however missed a number of alternatives that would have put the sport past the guests. Coach Francis Haringingo changed him with teenager Daniel Muhoza within the second half, a choice that appeared to frustrate the previous winger as he walked in direction of the bench trying visibly sad.
“It was not his day. He performed very properly however wasn’t fortunate right now,” Haringingo mentioned in a post-match interview.
“What occurred after his substitution was only a second of frustration on each side, and it ends there. Nothing extra. Our ambition was to advance, and we did it.”
Rayon created sufficient possibilities to attain three or 4 targets, however Panthère goalkeeper Marc Onguene produced a sequence of spectacular saves to maintain his aspect within the recreation.
Didier Nshuti additionally got here shut within the second half when his header sailed over the crossbar as Rayon continued to seek for the breakthrough.
Regardless of their struggles in entrance of aim, Rayon Sports activities remained strong defensively and held on to the outcome they wanted to progress.
Their aim within the first leg in the end proved decisive, with the tie ending 1-1 on mixture and Rayon advancing on the away-goals rule.
