The AS FAR Rabat football team achieved a significant victory in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semifinals against RS Berkane, with a scoreline of 2-0. This match took place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, marking a decisive moment for the military team as they aim to secure their spot in the finals of this prestigious competition.
AS FAR Rabat Triumphs with Second-Half Goals
In a match that was tightly contested in the first half, it was AS FAR Rabat that broke the deadlock in the second half. Ahmed Hammoudan was the hero of the evening, scoring the opening goal in the 58th minute, which shifted the momentum in favor of the home team. Shortly after, Khalid Ait Ouarkhane, who came off the bench, sealed the victory with a second goal in the 80th minute, giving AS FAR a substantial advantage heading into the return leg next week in Berkane.
With this win, AS FAR Rabat stands just one step away from reaching the finals of the CAF Champions League for the first time since their only victory in this tournament back in 1985. Meanwhile, RS Berkane faces a daunting task ahead, needing to overturn this deficit to achieve a historic qualification.
The last encounter between AS FAR Rabat and RS Berkane was a bitter memory for the former, as they fell to a 0-2 defeat in the Botola league earlier this year, which adds extra motivation for them to perform well in the upcoming match.
As reported by afrik-foot.com.
