Liberian international Nelson Laomie produced a dramatic late impact off the bench, scoring in the 88th minute, but his effort ultimately proved insufficient as Costa do Sol suffered a heartbreaking 2–1 defeat to Ferroviário da Beira in Mozambique’s top-flight league.
Laomie entered the contest as a substitute and quickly became a decisive figure for the home side, finding the back of the net with just minutes remaining in regulation time to cancel out Ferroviário da Beira’s advantage.
The equalizer appeared to have rescued a valuable point for Costa do Sol and sparked hopes of a late turnaround.
Instead, the hosts were dealt a cruel blow in stoppage time when the visitors struck again to reclaim the lead and secure all three points.
The result capped a dramatic finish to a fiercely contested encounter in which Costa do Sol showed determination to fight back but ultimately paid the price for conceding late.
For Laomie, the goal represented another encouraging individual contribution and underlined his ability to influence matches even when introduced from the bench.
His 88th-minute strike gave Costa do Sol renewed momentum and briefly appeared to have earned the home side a share of the spoils.
However, Ferroviário da Beira held their nerve in the decisive moments, producing the late winner that left Costa do Sol empty-handed.
The defeat will be particularly frustrating for Costa do Sol given the timing of Laomie’s equalizer.
Having fought back so late in the match, the hosts were within touching distance of securing a point before the visitors delivered the final blow.
Despite the disappointing result, Laomie’s performance will provide a positive talking point for Costa do Sol.
The Liberian defender demonstrated his attacking threat and composure under pressure, making an immediate impact after being introduced from the bench.
His late goal also highlights the growing influence of Liberian players competing in African leagues beyond their domestic championship, as footballers from Liberia continue to seek opportunities across the continent.
For Costa do Sol, attention will now turn to recovering from the painful defeat and converting promising performances into points.
For Laomie, meanwhile, the challenge will be to build on his latest contribution and push for a starting role in the club’s upcoming fixtures.
The result leaves Costa do Sol to reflect on a match that appeared destined for a draw before Ferroviário da Beira produced a dramatic stoppage-time finish.