ICFD-2 Women: Asec Mimosas Women 3-2 Atletico FC DAbidjan Women In a thrilling Ivorian women's football derby, ASEC Mimosas Women edged out a 3-2 victory over rivals Atletico FC D'Abidjan Women in a match filled with attacking intent and late drama. The home side secured a crucial three points to strengthen their position at the top of the ICFD-2 table, but they were pushed all the way by a resilient Atletico side that refused to surrender. ASEC Mimosas started brightly and were rewarded with an early goal, their striker finishing calmly after a defensive mix-up in the Atletico box. The visitors responded with vigor and equalized before halftime through a well-worked team move, setting up a tense second half. The home team regained the lead shortly after the restart with a powerful header from a corner, only for Atletico to level the scores again with a stunning long-range effort that left the goalkeeper rooted. Just as the match seemed destined for a draw, ASEC Mimosas won a penalty in the 85th minute after a clumsy challenge in the area. The captain stepped up and converted coolly to spark wild celebrations among the home fans. The standout performance came from ASEC Mimosas' attacking midfielder, who was the creative hub for her side, assisting the first goal and winning the decisive penalty. The match was a fantastic advertisement for the growing quality of women's football in Ivory Coast, played at a high tempo with moments of individual brilliance. The victory solidifies ASEC Mimosas' title credentials, while Atletico FC D'Abidjan will be disappointed to leave empty-handed after such a spirited display.