Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Hakim Bahechar
Published on 2024-04-01 11:22:25
In all the matches played in this round, teams from higher divisions did not hesitate against the teams playing in lower levels.
Ultimately, there were no major surprises in this round. The logic was respected overall, except for the surprising elimination of FUS Rabat, who was ousted by USM Oujda (Botola Pro D2) with a score of 3-1. Chabab Fath Casablanca (amateurs) also stole the spotlight by securing qualification for the round of 16 at the expense of Widad Fes (Botola Pro D2) with a 2-0 victory at Père-Jégo stadium.
At the Grand Stade in Agadir, Union Sportive Amal Tiznit (amateurs) advanced to the next round by defeating their neighbor Adrar Souss (amateurs) 1-0. The other representative from the South, Hassania Agadir, earned their ticket by defeating Kawkab Marrakech (Botola Pro D2) 2-1.
Hassania’s goals were scored by Salaheddine Bahia (28′) and Soufiane El Mouden (81′), while Houmam Baouch scored for Kawkab Marrakech (90+2′).
In Fes, the debates were more intense. It wasn’t until the fateful penalty shootout that the identity of the qualified team was revealed. Ittihad Tanger gave a tough time to Maghreb Fes, playing in their own stadium. The match was balanced and saw 4 goals.
Haitam Aina (52′) and Mohcine Bouriga (79′) scored for Maghreb Fes, while Zakaria Kiani (40′) and Madické Kane (90′) equalized for Ittihad Tanger. The MAS goalkeeper, called upon for the penalty shootout, intercepted three penalties to help his team qualify for the round of 16.
In other matches, Chabab Mohammedia easily defeated Youssoufia Berrechid 4-1. Youssef Dalouzi scored early (1′), followed by a double by Hamza Bahaj (16′, 90+8′). Ismail Benktif scored the last goal for Chabab Mohammedia (60′), while Abdelaziz Hamzaoui scored for Youssoufia Berrechid (27′).
Unlucky in the league, CAYB also faced disappointment in the Coupe du Trone. The team, struggling at the bottom of the general standings, is at risk towards the end of the season.
In Khouribga, OCK and Difaa El Jadida, both in D2, offered an entertaining match. OCK emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. Youssef Hakimi (43′) and Kabilo Siakanyang (54′, penalty) gave OCK the advantage, while Reda Naji scored for DHJ (64′).
The highly anticipated Raja-Olympic de Safi match did not disappoint. Despite a slight domination by the Verts, the match was open. Raja ultimately won 2-0 with goals from Houari Ferhani (72′, own goal) and Ismail Mokadem (90′). OCS missed a penalty, saved by goalkeeper Anas Zniti.
Finally, Renaissance Zemamra defeated Jeunesse Benguerir (Botola Pro D2) with a goal from Mahamadou Camara (44′).
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