Analysis The numbers behind the result
UTS Rabat edge derby despite late FUS penalty scare
UTS Rabat's 2-1 victory was deserved based on their first-half dominance, where they scored both goals within 28 minutes — A. Ajerrar opening the scoring at 12' (assisted by Y. Kajai) and S. Lotfi doubling the lead at 28' (assisted by R. Ait Lamkadem). The home side controlled key phases before halftime, with FUS Rabat's only response coming via a 70th-minute M. Lahtimi penalty after defensive substitutions disrupted UTS's rhythm.
The lack of shot data prevents full xG analysis, but UTS's two-goal cushion from open play suggests superior chance creation early. Both sides finished with two yellow cards, though FUS's disjointed 5-4-1 system — requiring a 41st-minute substitution (I. Moutaraji off for C. Faidi) — struggled to contain UTS's 4-2-3-1 transitions. Ultimately, UTS's early efficiency (two goals from their only recorded assists) proved decisive despite FUS's late set-piece threat.
The telling stat: UTS scored twice from open play inside the first 30 minutes, while FUS required a penalty to halve the deficit.