ASC Gendrim Holds Off ASC Police to Secure 2‑1 Win in Nouakchott

Nouakchott, Mauritania – 26 May 2026 – ASC Gendrim overcame a spirited ASC Police side to claim a 2‑1 victory in Mauritania Ligue 1 action. The match, played at Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, saw Gendrim race into a two‑goal lead before Police pulled one back late in the second half. The home team managed the closing stages well to take all three points.

Match Overview

Both teams entered the fixture in mid‑table and looking to gain ground on the leaders. ASC Gendrim started with energy, pressing Police’s defence high up the pitch. Their early pressure paid off inside 12 minutes when midfielder Mamadou Ba chested down a clearance and volleyed home from the edge of the box. The second goal came just before half‑time, as striker Ibrahim Coulibaly headed in a corner to give Gendrim a commanding cushion.

Key Moments

• 12′ – Gendrim 1‑0: Ba’s spectacular volley gave Police goalkeeper Abdoulaye Sy no chance.
• 44′ – Gendrim 2‑0: Coulibaly rose highest to meet a perfectly delivered corner from winger Sidi Ould Mohamed.
• 72′ – Police pull one back: Substitute Cheikh Tandia bundled home after a goalmouth scramble to make it 2‑1.
• 88′ – Gendrim survive late scare: A Police header went narrowly wide from a set piece.

Tactical Story

ASC Gendrim lined up in a 4‑3‑3, using width to stretch Police’s defence. Coulibaly’s movement as the central striker created space for the wingers to deliver crosses. Police, in a 4‑2‑3‑1, struggled to cope with Gendrim’s intensity in the first half. After the break, Police switched to a more direct 4‑4‑2 and found more success, but Gendrim’s backline, marshalled by captain Oumar N’diaye, held firm under late pressure.

Standout Players

• Ibrahim Coulibaly (ASC Gendrim): Scored a crucial header and led the line with physicality.
• Mamadou Ba (ASC Gendrim): Opened the scoring with a stunning volley and dictated midfield play.
• Cheikh Tandia (ASC Police): Gave his team hope with a gritty goal from close range after coming off the bench.

Table and Season Impact

The victory lifted ASC Gendrim to sixth place in the Mauritania Ligue 1, while ASC Police dropped to eleventh. Gendrim have now won three of their last four home matches, building a solid platform for a push towards the top half. Police will need to tighten their defence after conceding twice in the opening half in two of their last three away games.