The Mauritania Cup served up a tense first-leg encounter as ASC Gendrim held AS Douanes Nouakchott to a 1-1 draw on May 16, 2026. With everything still to play for in the second leg, both sides will feel they have a realistic chance of progressing in the knockout competition.

Match Overview

Played under the floodlights in Nouakchott, the cup tie started cautiously. AS Douanes Nouakchott, known for their disciplined defense, took the lead in the 32nd minute through a well-worked set-piece routine. ASC Gendrim responded well, showing attacking intent in the second half. Their persistence paid off in the 76th minute when a long-range strike took a deflection and nestled into the net. The home crowd was lifted, but despite late pressure, ASC Gendrim could not find a winner.

Key Moments

• 32nd minute: AS Douanes scores from a corner, heading home at the near post.
• 76th minute: ASC Gendrim’s equalizer, aided by a deflection, levels the tie.
• 88th minute: A goalmouth scramble produced the best chance for the home side, but the shot was cleared off the line.

What’s Next

The draw leaves the tie finely balanced ahead of the return leg at AS Douanes’ home ground. ASC Gendrim will be confident after earning a result, but they will need to be wary of the away goals rule. This cup run represents a significant opportunity for both clubs, with a quarterfinal berth at stake.