The Brazilian forward Tiago Azulão scored the goals that gave the triumph to the national champions, in the 55th and 60th minutes.
In the other game of the day, Desportivo da Huila, commanded by also Portuguese Paulo Torres, drew 0-0 against debutant Isaac de Benguela, in Benguela province.
The opening day of Girabola ends this Wednesday, with the clash between 1.º de Agosto and Cuando Cubango FC, in Luanda.
First round results:
- Saturday, September 24:
Holy Hope – Wiliete de Benguela, 1-2
Académica do Lobito – Interclube, 0-0
Sporting de Cabinda – Desportivo da Lunda Sul, 1-0
ASK Dragon of Uige – Recreativo do Libolo, 0-1
- Sunday, 25th of September:
Sporting de Benguela – Santa Rita, 0-0
- Tuesday, September 27:
Petro de Luanda – Bravos do Maquis, 2-0
Desportivo da Huila – Isaac de Benguela, 0-0
- Wednesday, September 28:
August 1st – Cuando Cubango FC
Classification:
1. Recreativo do Libolo, 3 points
2. Williete de Benguela, 3
3. Petro de Luanda, 3
4. Sporting de Cabinda, 3 points
5. Académica do Lobito, 1
6. Santa Rita, 1
7. Sporting de Benguela, 1
8. Desportivo da Huila, 1
9. Interclube, 1
10. Isaac de Benguela, 1
11. Uige's Dragon ASK, 0
12. Bravos do Maquis, 0
13. Lunda Sul Sports, 0
14. 1st of August, 0
15. Holy Hope, 0
16. Cuando Cubango FC, 0