Analysis The numbers behind the result
Maghreb Fès edge Khemis Zemamra in tight affair
Maghreb Fès' 2-1 victory over CR Khemis Zemamra appears narrow but deserved, with both sides exchanging goals in the second half. The hosts responded swiftly to J. Essaghir's 48th-minute opener, equalising through a T. Mabasa penalty just 11 minutes later before A. El Mahraoui's decisive strike in the 64th minute sealed the win.
The game was marked by a flurry of substitutions and disciplinary actions, with Maghreb Fès accumulating three yellow cards compared to Khemis Zemamra's one. Despite the lack of detailed shot data, the timing and nature of the goals suggest Maghreb Fès were more clinical when it mattered most. D. Titus' assist for the winning goal highlights his impact off the bench.
The defining statistic came in the 64th minute – El Mahraoui's goal, assisted by Titus, proved decisive in a match where chances were at a premium. Maghreb Fès' ability to respond swiftly and convert their opportunities ultimately made the difference.