CS Constantine and JS Kabylie played out a 1-1 draw in their Ligue 1 encounter, a result that left both teams frustrated in their pursuit of a higher league position.
The match, played at CSC’s home ground, saw moments of brilliance, including a stunning backheel goal from Redouane Berkane that drew comparisons to the legendary Rabah Madjer.
Berkane’s stunning finish puts JSK ahead
JS Kabylie struck first in the 18th minute through Berkane, who produced an audacious backheel flick to convert a precise cross from Nechat.
The forward’s instinctive finish took the CSC defence b eeper Hadid delivering an impressive performance between the posts.
The visitors also had luck on their side, as a thunderous strike from Omoyele rattled the crossbar, denying CSC an equaliser.
Tahar’s late strike salvages a point for CSC
Despite dominating possession in the second half, CS Constantine struggled to break down JS Kabylie’s well-organised defence.
Their persistence, however, paid off in the 82nd minute when Belhocini nodded down a cross into the path of Tahar, who unleashed a brilliant first-time strike to bring his side level.
CSC thought they had completed a dramatic turnaround in the 88th minute when Belhocini found the net, but his goal was ruled out for handball, leaving the home side frustrated.
Implications for the standings
The draw means JS Kabylie remains in fourth place, just two points off the podium, while CS Constantine sits in eighth, missing an opportunity to close the gap on the league’s frontrunners.
With crucial fixtures ahead, both teams will need to sharpen their finishing if they hope to push higher up the table.
For JS Kabylie, Berkane’s moment of brilliance provided a highlight, but the inability to secure all three points leaves them with work to do.
Meanwhile, CS Constantine will take encouragement from their resilience but will rue the missed opportunity to claim a vital home victory.
