Midfielder who played for Benfica unable to prevent Angola-Zimbabwe draw | OneFootball

After suffering a defeat against South Africa in the first round of the CAN, the Angolan national team slipped again, recording a draw (1-1) in the clash against Zimbabwe. Maestro, a former player of Benfica B, was introduced in the 80th minute but could not prevent another setback for the Palancas Negras.

At the 24th minute mark, the Angolan team scored the goal that opened the hostilities. The play started at the feet of David Carmo. The center-back launched a long ball into the attacking area, where M’Bala Nzola controlled it before passing to Tó Carneiro. The number '13' sent Gelson Dala deep, who only had to tap it into the back of the opposing net.

Nevertheless, the Zimbabwean team managed to equalize shortly before the halftime whistle. Bill Antonio worked well down the left flank and crossed the ball to the far post, where Knowledge Musona appeared to finish with great class.

Despite the offensive efforts recorded in the second half, the score did not change, and the draw remained until the final whistle. With this result, Egypt is first in Group B with six points, followed by South Africa (three), Angola (one), and Zimbabwe (one).

Maestro was signed by Benfica B - which won the last match - in July 2022, where he stayed for a season and a half. He played 26 official matches and scored three goals, leaving in January 2024 for Adana Demirspor. In the last summer transfer window, he moved to Alanyaspor.

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