Daring Club Motema Pembe 1-1 AS Vita Club | Vodacom Ligue 1

Date: 30 March 2026 | Venue: Stade du 24 Novembre, Kinshasa

In a highly anticipated Kinshasa derby, Daring Club Motema Pembe and AS Vita Club played out a pulsating 1‑1 draw that had everything – early drama, a red card, and late controversy. The point kept both teams in contention for the top positions.

Match Overview

The match exploded into life in the opening minutes. Vita Club took the lead in the 4th minute with a clinical counter‑attack, catching DCMP’s defence napping. The home side responded well, and equalised just before half‑time with a header from a corner. The second half was a tense affair, with both teams reduced to ten men after a second yellow card for a DCMP midfielder in the 55th minute and a straight red for a Vita Club defender in the 78th minute.

Key Moments

• 4’ – Vita Club’s early goal: a fast break finished with a low shot into the far corner.
• 42’ – DCMP equalise: a powerful header from a corner kick.
• 55’ – DCMP’s midfielder sent off for a second bookable offence.
• 78’ – Vita Club’s defender receives a straight red for a cynical foul on a breakaway.
• 90+3’ – Vita Club had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside.

Tactical Battle

The derby was played at a high intensity, with both sides pressing aggressively. DCMP’s early concession forced them to take more risks, while Vita Club looked dangerous on the break. After the red cards, the game became stretched, but neither side could find a winner. The draw was a fair reflection of the balance of play.

Standings Impact

The result left AS Vita Club in second place, three points behind the leaders, while DCMP remained in mid‑table. The derby will be remembered for its drama and the missed opportunity for both sides to make a decisive statement in the title race.