In a game played at the 11 de Novembro stadium, in Luanda, the goals for the current champions were scored by Julinho, in the 38th minute, Tiago Azulão, in the 45+3, and Kinito, in the 62nd, while Vidinho, in the 90+3, in an own goal, and Kinho, two minutes later, scored the goals in favor of the visitors.
Bravos do Maquis, in turn, won against São Salvador by 2 to 1, in the province of Moxico, with goals from Jó Paciência, in the 10th minute, and Emmanuel, in the 50th, while for the defeated team, Lito scored in the 35th.
Interclube drew 1-1 at home to Académica do Lobito, with the visitors opening the scoring in the 38th minute with Maninho, and, on the opposite side, Pedro, in the 60th minute, restored equality for the hosts.
In the other game of the afternoon, 1.º de Agosto drew 0-0 in their visit to Recreativo do Libolo, in the Angolan province of Cuanza Sul, and fell behind in their quest for leadership of the Girabola, in third place, with 33 points.
On Sunday, Desportivo da Huila, under the command of Portuguese coach Paulo Torres, lost to Wiliete de Benguela, 1-0, and fell behind in the race for the top spots in the championship. Wiliete de Benguela's goal, which reinforced their second place, with 38 points, was scored by Kaporal, in the 87th minute. Desportivo de Huíla is in 10th place in the championship, with 18 points.
In a game initially scheduled for Saturday but transferred to Sunday, at the 22 de Junho stadium in Luanda, Kabuscorp do Palanca won at home against Carmona FC by 3-0, after goals from Filhão, in the sixth minute, Enock, in the 11th, and in the 45th, by Geuda.
On the same afternoon, Sagrada Esperança won on a visit to Santa Rita de Cássia, 3-0, with goals from Mussá, at two, Melono Dala, at 18, and Lépua, at 47.
Luanda City, in turn, won at home against Desportivo da Lunda Sul by 2-1, with goals from Mona and Anderson, while Crespo, at 14, reduced the deficit.
Kaporal, from Wiliete de Benguela, leads the list of Girabola top scorers, with 14 goals, followed by Lito (São Salvador), with seven, Pedro Aparício and Julinho (Petro de Luanda) and Betinho (Interclube), all with five.
Results of the 17th round:
- Saturday, February 22:
Recreativo do Libolo – 1.º de Agosto, 0-0
Bravos do Maquis – São Salvador do Zaire, 2-1
Interclube – Academica do Lobito, 1-1
Petro de Luanda – Isaac de Benguela, 3-2
- Sunday, February 23:
Santa Rita de Cácia – Sagrada Esperança, 0-3
Wiliete de Benguela – Desportivo da Huíla, 1-0
Luanda City – Desportivo da Lunda Sul, 2-1
Kabuscorp do Palanca – Carmona FC, 3-0
