ASPAC Cotonou and AS du Port Autonome de Cotonou FC Share a Stalemate

The Beninese capital derby between ASPAC Cotonou and AS du Port Autonome de Cotonou FC ended in a goalless draw on 10 May 2026, a result that reflected the tight nature of the contest. Both sides struggled to create clear‑cut chances in a match dominated by defensive organisation and midfield battles.

From the first whistle, it was evident that neither team wanted to lose. ASPAC Cotonou, playing as the home side, attempted to take the game to their city rivals, but the AS Port defence, well‑drilled and disciplined, kept them at bay. The first half’s only real chance came when ASPAC’s forward cut inside from the left and fired a shot that the goalkeeper parried away for a corner.

Second‑half improvements fail to break deadlock

The second half saw a slight increase in tempo, especially from ASPAC, who pushed their full‑backs higher. Yet AS Port’s midfield dropped deeper, forming a compact block that frustrated the home side. A curling free‑kick from the visitors in the 68th minute forced a sharp save from the ASPAC keeper, the closest either side came to scoring.

Substitutions injected fresh energy, but the final pass continually let both teams down. The match ended 0‑0, a fair result given the lack of clear openings.

Standouts and table implications

Both goalkeepers were rarely tested but remained alert when called upon. The defensive lines on both sides earned special praise – ASPAC have now kept back‑to‑back clean sheets, while AS Port have conceded just once in their last three matches.

In the Benin Ligue 1 standings, the point leaves ASPAC Cotonou in seventh place with six points, while AS du Port Autonome de Cotonou FC sit two places above them on nine points, still very much in the title race.