Raja Casablanca emerged triumphant over Hassania Agadir with a convincing 2-0 victory, securing the top spot in the Moroccan Professional Football League standings for the time being.
The first half witnessed a relentless onslaught from Raja Casablanca, applying relentless pressure on the Hassania Agadir defense.
Despite dominating possession in the initial 15 minutes, Raja failed to convert their chances into goals.
A pivotal moment arrived in the 15th minute when the match referee initially awarded a penalty to the Eagles, only to reverse the decision upon VAR intervention, deeming the contact between Noufel Zarhouni and Adil El Ramy as incidental.
As the first half drew to a close, Mehdi Mouhoub broke the deadlock in injury time, slotting home a well-timed shot to give Raja Casablanca a slender lead heading into halftime.
The opening half showcased an open and attacking style of play from both sides, with Raja and Hassania Agadir each striving to find the back of the net on multiple occasions.
The second half saw Hassania Agadir pressing forward in search of an equalizer, but Raja’s solid defensive organization thwarted their attempts.
Meanwhile, the Eagles launched several counterattacks, testing the resilience of the Hassania Agadir defense.
In the 76th minute, Mehdi Mouhoub struck again, doubling Raja Casablanca’s lead with a clinical finish, sealing the victory for the Green Eagles with a 2-0 scoreline.
With this crucial win, Raja Casablanca surges to the top of the league table with 44 points, albeit temporarily.
On the other hand, Hassania Agadir remains stagnant at 20 points, occupying the 11th position in the standings.
