Luanda, 08/01 – The teams of Recreativo do Libolo and of Petro de Luanda will face off on Saturday, at Patrício Lumumba field, coastal Kwanza Sul province, in the opening match of the 18th round of the national first division soccer tournament, Girabola2008.

Petro de Luanda lead the competition with 38 points, whilst Desportivo do Libolo is in the fourth position with 28 points and has not lost at home for a long time, therefore a tough match is expected, as from 03pm.

The following encounters are expected for the same round: Santos FC-Bravos do Maquis on Saturday and Petro do Huambo-1º de Maio Benguela, Benfica do Lubango-Sagrada Esperança, ASA-Benfica de Luanda, Kabuscorp-1º de Agosto and Interclube-Desportivo da Huíla on Sunday.

STANDINGS:

1. Petro Luanda 17 Games/38 Points

2. 1º de Agosto 17/35

3. Santos FC 17/31

4. Libolo 17/28

5. Benfica de Luanda 17/23

6. 1º de Maio Benguela 17/23

7. Sagrada Esperança 17/22

8. ASA 17/21

9. Interclube 17/18

10. Kabuscorp SC 17/17

11. FC Bravos 17/17

12. Desportivo da Huíla 17/16

13. Petro do Huambo 17/15

14. Benfica do Lubango 17/12