Crucial win: USM Alger beat JS El Biar to claim first League victory

Draoui and Ramdawi score as USM Alger move temporarily top after second-round victory

USM Alger claimed their first Professional League victory of the season with a 2-0 win over JS El Biar at the July 5 Olympic Stadium in the second round of the championship.

The result gave USM Alger four points from their opening two matches and temporarily moved them to the top of the standings, while JS El Biar suffered a second successive defeat at the start of the campaign.

USM Alger controlled the match and gradually established their authority, with their pressure eventually producing the opening goal after half an hour.

Zakaria Draoui put the home side ahead in the 30th minute, giving USM Alger a deserved advantage before the break.

USM Alger take control

The opening goal allowed USM Alger to approach the remainder of the match from a position of strength.

JS El Biar were unable to respond before half-time, leaving the visitors needing a stronger second-half performance if they were to avoid another defeat.

Instead, USM Alger continued to apply pressure after the interval.

Their persistence was rewarded again in the 58th minute, when Mohamed Ramdawi doubled the advantage.

The second goal strengthened USM Alger’s control of the contest and put them firmly on course for their first league win of the season.

Ramdawi seals three points

Ramdawi’s goal effectively confirmed USM Alger’s superiority on the night.

With a two-goal advantage, the team were able to protect their lead and see out the remainder of the match without allowing JS El Biar to find a way back into the contest.

The final whistle confirmed a 2-0 victory and three valuable points for USM Alger.

The result represents an important response after the team had been unable to secure a win in their opening league fixture.

USM Alger move to top of standings

The victory takes USM Alger’s total to four points after two rounds of the championship.

That tally puts them temporarily at the summit of the standings, giving the team an early boost as the season develops.

The three points also provide momentum after their opening result and give the side an opportunity to build on a positive start to the campaign.

For JS El Biar, however, the beginning of the season has been considerably more difficult.

JS El Biar suffer second straight defeat

JS El Biar remain without a point after losing their opening two matches.

Their latest defeat follows a loss to Olympique Akbou in the first round, meaning they have now suffered consecutive defeats at the start of the championship.

The 2-0 loss to USM Alger leaves the team needing to respond quickly in their next fixture to prevent their difficult opening run from continuing.

USM Alger’s strong second-round performance

USM Alger made the difference through their ability to turn pressure into goals.

Draoui’s first-half strike gave them the lead, while Ramdawi’s effort 13 minutes into the second half provided the decisive second goal.

JS El Biar were unable to find a response to either goal, allowing USM Alger to secure a clean victory at the July 5 Olympic Stadium.

The three points mean USM Alger can temporarily enjoy top spot with four points, while JS El Biar must look for their first points of the season after two matches.