Paradou AC secured a commanding 3-1 win against USM Alger in their Ligue 1 encounter on Saturday, with Adil Boulbina delivering a standout performance at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Baraki.
Boulbina opened the scoring in the 4th minute, capitalizing on a misjudged free-kick that bounced awkwardly in front of USMA goalkeeper Oussama Benbot.
The early lead set the tone for Paradou’s dominance in the first half.
In the 19th minute, Boulbina turned provider, delivering a precise corner that Hamza Salem headed home to double the advantage.
USM Alger struggled to respond, with Paradou controlling possession and creating multiple opportunities.
USMA managed to pull one back in the 80th minute when Houssam Ghacha converted a penalty following a foul on Ismail Alli.
The goal sparked a brief resurgence, but Paradou’s defense held firm.
Deep into stoppage time, Boulbina sealed the victory with his second goal of the match, finishing off a swift counter-attack initiated by Ait El Hadj.
The win solidifies Paradou’s position in the league standings, while USM Alger faces challenges ahead in the remaining fixtures.
