FUS of Fez Takes the Lead with Dramatic Victory
The 25th round of the professional league has significantly reshaped the title race, highlighted by FUS of Fez's dramatic victory over Hassania Agadir, while Raja Casablanca stole the spotlight with a thrilling win against Nahdat Zemamra, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the league. FUS of Fez successfully secured three vital points after overcoming Hassania Agadir with a score of 2-1 in a match held at the sports complex in Fez. The visitors struck first, with Ibrahim Al-Idrisi Bouzidi scoring in the 16th minute, but the home team responded right after the break, with Hamza Afssal leveling the score.
FUS of Fez capitalized on a numerical advantage when Yusuf Mechti was sent off in the 38th minute, intensifying their pressure for a winning goal, which came in stoppage time from Sofiane Benjida, granting the team a crucial victory that keeps them firmly in contention for the title. With this win, FUS of Fez increased their points tally to 49, temporarily placing them at the top of the standings and affirming their strong ambition for this season's championship.
Raja Casablanca Thrills in an Exciting Encounter
In one of the season's most exhilarating matches, Raja Casablanca returned with an impressive 4-3 victory from Nahdat Zemamra's ground, captivating fans until the final whistle. Saber Boukrine opened the scoring for the greens in the 14th minute, quickly followed by a second goal from Azeddine Lftah just nine minutes later. However, the home side made a swift comeback, with Isahak Zaidani and Mohamed Tahri both scoring to equalize before the end of the first half.
During the second half, Ayoub Al-Wasl restored Raja's lead, and Biser Halimi added a fourth goal in the 86th minute. Despite Mohsen Metwali narrowing the gap with a penalty in stoppage time, the Casablanca team maintained their advantage until the final whistle. This victory propelled Raja's points to 46, placing them in a tie for third with RS Berkane, while Nahdat Zemamra remained at 29 points in 11th place.
In another match, Ittihad Tangier secured a vital 2-0 victory over Kawkab Marrakech at the Grande Stade in Marrakech, with goals from Siriki Sanogo and Bilal Al-Wadghiri, while the home team faced further difficulties after Hamza Al-Samaali was sent off late in the match. This win elevated Ittihad Tangier's points to 32, while Kawkab Marrakech remained stagnant at 30 points. Additionally, Ittihad Tawraka revitalized their survival hopes with a 2-0 win over Meknes Club, with Samuel Tibli scoring first in the 71st minute and Younes Dahmani adding a second in the 90th minute, benefiting from Meknes' numerical disadvantage after Zuhair Al-Dib was sent off.
As reported by tanwer.ma.
