Ivorian Ligue 1: Korhogo and Tchologo share the spoils in six-goal thriller

The northern derby of the Ivorian league lived up to all expectations.

On Monday 12 October, at the Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly, Korhogo and Tchologo drew 3–3 to round off Matchday 3 of Ligue 1. The match got off to a flying start for the visitors. Michel Ahouo opened the scoring for Tchologo as early as the 16th minute. However, the home side responded before half-time: Moustapha Ibrahim equalised in the 45th minute (1–1).

After the break, Abroulaye Soumahoro restored Tchologo’s lead in the 49th minute (2–1). Korhogo struck back again, with Djibril Traoré levelling the score in the 56th minute (2–2). The home side then took the lead through Blaty Mohamed Bamba, who scored the third goal in the 73rd minute (3–2).

The visitors did not give up. Their efforts were rewarded in stoppage time. Brice Kanga equalised in the 90th+1 minute (3–3), and the two sides ended the match level at the final whistle.

At the end of this third matchday, Korhogo and Tchologo each remain on two draws and one defeat in the league.