Wydad drop points at home after penalty drama against Amal Tiznit

Wydad Athletic Club were held to a 1-1 draw by Amal Tiznit in the fourth round of the Moroccan league, dropping more points after their meeting at the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca.

Amal Tiznit took the lead through Zakaria Al-Salhi, who converted a penalty in the 53rd minute.

Wydad responded nine minutes later, with Silver Janvola Mebosi also scoring from the penalty spot to restore parity.

Neither side could find a winning goal, leaving Wydad with a share of the points on home soil.

Wydad fail to secure victory

The draw represents another setback for Wydad, who were unable to turn their home advantage into three points against Amal Tiznit.

Al-Salhi’s second-half penalty gave the visitors the lead before Mebosi’s spot-kick brought Wydad back into the contest.

However, the Casablanca side could not complete the comeback, settling for a point from the encounter.

League standings

The result leaves Wydad on five points in ninth place after four rounds, while Amal Tiznit move to four points in 11th position.

Wydad will be looking to improve their results in the coming fixtures as they seek to climb the Moroccan league table.