Royal Army Triumphs in Classic Match
The Royal Army has issued a strong statement in the latest round of the professional league "Inwi" by defeating their rivals, Wydad Athletic Club, with a score of two to one in a highly anticipated encounter held at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, which took place without the presence of fans. This victory not only highlights the team's dominance but also propels them to the top of the league standings.
Both teams entered the match with significant ambitions. Wydad was in search of a valuable victory that would continue their positive streak and bring them closer to the top teams, while the Royal Army aimed to leverage the home advantage and regain momentum after their previous setback against FUS Rabat. The first half was characterized by a balanced display with the majority of the play occurring in midfield, resulting in limited chances for either side. However, it was Youssef Al-Fahli who broke the deadlock in the thirty-eighth minute, giving the home team the lead just before halftime.
As the second half commenced, the Royal Army maintained their pressure and extended their lead with a second goal from Ahmed Hamoudan in the fifty-first minute, leaving Wydad with the daunting task of trying to claw back into the match. The red team attempted to respond and managed to narrow the gap in the sixty-third minute when Hakim Ziyech converted a penalty awarded after a handball by a Wydad defender. Despite Wydad's efforts in the remaining minutes, the Royal Army held on to their lead until the final whistle, securing three crucial points that propelled them to the top of the standings with 48 points, two points ahead of their closest rival, FUS Rabat.
On the other hand, the defeat was a heavy blow for Wydad as it halted their progress in the race for the top positions, leaving them with 43 points in fifth place and complicating their trajectory as the competition intensifies in the crucial final rounds of the season.
As reported by infosports.ma.
