Liberia were looking to earn their first points of the 2014 FIFA World Cup as they welcomed Angola into Monrovia. Nyema Gerhardt was out with a dislocated shoulder from Liberia's previous match with Senegal. Angola's strategy today was to sit back, absorb pressure, and launch hopeful long balls up the pitch to their lone striker. Dioh Williams nearly punished Angola for their negative tactics, but after beating three defenders his shot failed to do anything but go straight at the goalkeeper. The half ended at 0-0.
Despite their best efforts, Liberia were still unable to make headway through the Angolan defense in the final period. The match ended in a 0-0 draw that leaves both teams looking up at Senegal in the Group J standings.
Senegal 4 pts +2Uganda 2 pts 0
Angola 2 pts 0
Liberia 1 pts -2
Match Reports:
http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3346:unbelievable-stalemate-fading-hopes-looms-as-liberia-sraw-0-0-with-angola&catid=49:football&Itemid=123
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