Botola: the RSB removes the MAS from the leading pack, Raja and AS FAR benefit from it

Monday 23rd December 2024 01:21 PM

The last day of the first leg of the Bottle Pro You D1 redistributed the cards at the top level, with a strong comeback from the big names, who still have one game less due to their participation in the African Interclub Cups.

Untouchable at the top of the table since the start of the 2024-25 season, the Renaissance of Berkane managed another clean sheet on Sunday, winning against the Maghreb of Fez (third until Sunday). The Orientals were still able to count on their captain Issoufou Dayo, who successfully converted a penalty in the 45th minute. Youssef Mehri then secured the result in the 53rd minute, allowing the Berkane Renaissance to celebrate their tenth victory of the season (against 3 draws and only one defeat). In its last nine appearances, the Oriental club has managed eight victories and one draw, thanks in particular to its impenetrable defensive line, which has only conceded 6 goals in 14 matches. The consistency of the protégés of Tunisian coach Mouïne Chaâbani therefore allows them to consolidate their place at the top, now nine points ahead of their direct pursuer, theAS FARwho fought to win against the Hassania of Agadir Sunday (2-1).

Trailing following a nice curling shot from Mohamed Bakhach (23rd), the Military activated themselves at the end of the first period to turn the tide. Amine Zahzouh restored parity in the 41st minute with a direct free kick from full strength, while Youssef El Fahli gave his team the lead with a diving header in the 43rd minute. Stunned by this turnaround, Abdelhadi Sektioui's players tried to snatch a draw in the second half, but in vain. In the end, AS FAR took the three points of victory and recovered second position, but Wydad and the Renaissance of Zemamra had the possibility of overtaking the capital club on Monday. Hassania of Agadir, on the other hand, is now in 11th position, with 17 points. The Souss club has only won one point after its last five appearances in the championship.

Hafid Abdessadeq gets off to a successful start with the RCA

A few days after the amicable separation with the Portuguese coach Ricardo Sa Pinto, the Raja of Casablanca presented himself at the Al Bachir Stadium with Hafid Abdessadeq as interim coach on Sunday. Opposed to the red lantern of Botola D1, the Chabab of Mohammediathe Aigles Verts achieved their biggest victory of the season, winning with a score of 3 to 0. The visitors set the tone in the first period, with a double from Adam Naffati who scored from the point from the penalty (24th), before taking advantage of an offering from young Ayoub Maâmouri for the 2-0 (37th). In the second half, the new Greens striker scored his first goal in the Raja jersey in the 53rd minute, at the end of a nice foray down the right lane. This success, the sixth of the season for the RCApropels the team into fourth place, a position shared with the Wydad. The Chabab of Mohammedia continues to occupy the last step, with a chaotic record: 3 points collected in 14 matches. The National Professional Football League has scheduled 3 updates for this Wednesday (SCCM-RSB, MAT-AS FAR and DHJ-RCA). These three matches will be the last counting for the first leg of the Botola Pro Inwi D1 2024-25.