Match Centre

Ittihad Tanger's 2-1 victory over Maghreb Fès was a case of efficiency trumping dominance. Despite having just 42% possession and registering only one corner compared to Maghreb Fès' six, Ittihad Tanger made their eight shots count, with five on target — three more than their opponents. Mohamed Saoud (74') and Hamza El Moudene (77') were the decisive contributors, turning the game around after Christopher Ibayi had given Maghreb Fès an early lead in the 32nd minute.

Maghreb Fès' superior ball retention (58%) and equal total shots (8) masked a lack of cutting edge, with just two shots on target and no blocked shots. Their inability to convert possession into clear chances proved costly, while Ittihad Tanger's sharper finishing ultimately decided the contest.

The key stat lies in shots on target: Ittihad Tanger's five compared to Maghreb Fès' two highlights the home side's clinical edge in a game where clear opportunities were scarce for both teams.