FAR Rabat Triumphs in African Champions League Quarter-Finals
FAR Rabat, the Moroccan football club managed by Portuguese coach Alexandre Santos, has successfully secured a place in the semi-finals of the African Champions League. This significant achievement was marked by a thrilling 2-1 victory against the Egyptian team Pyramids FC, the reigning champions, in the second leg of their quarter-final match held this past Saturday. Having drawn 1-1 in the first leg at their home ground, FAR Rabat entered this match needing a win to progress through the tournament.
The Moroccan side wasted no time asserting their dominance, with forward Reda Slim scoring the opening goal just nine minutes into the match, setting the tone for the rest of the game. In the second half, their advantage was doubled when midfielder Mohamed Hrimat found the back of the net in the 54th minute. Although the Congolese striker Fiston Mayele managed to score a consolation goal for Pyramids FC in the 63rd minute, it was not enough to alter the outcome, and FAR Rabat emerged victorious.
This victory not only highlights the club's resilience and tactical prowess under Santos's guidance but also marks a significant milestone for FAR Rabat, a team that previously clinched the African Champions title in 1985. As they look forward to the semi-finals, FAR Rabat will face the winner of the upcoming match between RS Berkane from Morocco and Sudan's Al Hilal Omdurman, who had previously drawn 1-1 in their first encounter. The second leg of that tie is scheduled for Sunday, and both teams will be eager to secure their spot in the prestigious finals of Africa's most important club competition.
As reported by sapo.pt.
