Serrhat Stunner Seals 1-0 FUS Rabat Win Over Agadir

FUS Rabat Edge Agadir 1-0 in Botola Pro Grit-Fest

FUS Rabat ground out a 1-0 victory over Hassania Agadir in a ferocious Botola Pro clash that saw Anas Serrhat’s first-half thunderbolt separate two warring sides under the Rabat floodlights. The hosts snapped Agadir’s unbeaten start to seal three priceless points in a match where chances were at a premium but tension was endless.

FUS Rabat’s Moment of Magic

After 41 minutes of clattering tackles and broken moves, Mohamed Bakhkhach picked out Serrhat crashing into the box. The midfielder met it first-time, lashing an unstoppable strike past a rooted Ghailan Merbah to send the Stade Moulay Hassan into raptures. Agadir’s 53% possession meant nothing – Rabat had their one moment of quality where it counted.

Agadir’s Frustration Builds

The visitors threw on triple substitutions before the 70th minute, Tumisang Orebonye among them, but their total shots (8) told the story of a side lacking cutting edge. Jalal Tachtach’s withdrawal after 71 minutes summed up their night – the playmaker shackled by Rabat’s tireless midfield duo of Lemsen and Karmoune. When Euclides Cabral entered late, his only contribution was a wayward free-kick as Rabat’s backline stood firm.

Rabat’s Defensive Masterclass

With just 47% possession and 3 shots on target, Ricardo Formosinho’s side showed Morocco’s dark arts at their best. Amine Souane’s 90th-minute yellow for time-wasting was the only blot on a textbook rearguard – captain Lakred marshaled a backline that blocked everything, letting Agadir fire just once on target all night. The hosts’ 5 corners to Agadir’s 1 showed who carried the real threat.

What This Means for Both Sides

FUS Rabat leapfrog Agadir in the Botola Pro table, their third clean sheet in six proving Formosinho’s men are built for the long haul. As for Agadir, coach Et-Tair must solve their blunt attack fast – zero goals in their last two away games won’t cut it for a side harboring continental dreams. When these two next collide, expect even more fireworks.

Key Moments

41′ ⚽ FUS Rabat — Anas Serrhat (assist: Mohamed Bakhkhach)