Widad Témara Stun Wydad AC 3-1 in Botola Pro Opener

Wydad AC 1-3 Widad Témara: Botola Pro Opening Day Shock

Widad Témara tore up the script with a stunning 3-1 away victory over Wydad AC in the Botola Pro opening round, as the underdogs turned the Stade Mohammed V into a cauldron of disbelief with two clinical finishes from substitute Oussama Sabri.

Widad Témara’s Ruthless Start

The visitors exploded from the blocks, winning a penalty in the 19th minute when Wydad’s defense crumbled under pressure. Anas Khouidsi stepped up, sending the keeper the wrong way to silence the home crowd. Témara’s aggression earned them two quick yellow cards for Nasser Cherki and Zakaria Labib, but their defensive wall held firm against Wydad’s growing frustration.

Wydad AC’s False Dawn

The hosts thought they’d found a lifeline when Silvère Ganvoula converted an 81st-minute penalty after a handball decision, but Sabri had the final word. The substitute latched onto a counterattack in the 90+6th minute, slotting home to complete his brace and crush Wydad’s hopes of a comeback.

Botola Pro Implications

This result sends shockwaves through Morocco – Wydad’s title ambitions already look fragile after their defensive disarray, while Widad Témara’s fearless counterattacking could make them this season’s surprise package. The league’s opening round has its first major upset.

Key Moments

19′ ⚽ Widad Témara — A. Khouidsi

58′ ⚽ Widad Témara — O. Sabri (assist: A. Khouidsi)

81′ ⚽ Wydad AC — S. Ganvoula

90+6′ ⚽ Widad Témara — O. Sabri

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