JS Kabylie climbed to second in the Algerian Ligue 1 standings after a thrilling last-second 1-0 triumph against US Khenchela on Friday, kicking off the 21st round with a bang.
The visitors leaned on their skills and a moment of brilliance to secure the win, shaking up the standings.
The match-winner came from striker Redouane Berkane, who struck in the (90+2) minute, sparking wild celebrations among the JS Kabylie faithful. The victory pushed their tally to 36 points, edging them two points clear of CR Belouizdad, who face Najm Chabab M’Kira on Saturday. US Khenchela, stuck in 11th with 24 points, couldn’t find a way back.
JS Kabylie dominated, earning 12 corner kicks, though substitute Aziz Lahmari squandered a golden chance in the 88th minute, going one-on-one with goalkeeper Oussama Litim.
Elsewhere, a scrappy goalless draw unfolded between bottom-dwellers US Biskra and ES Mostaganem. Biskra, down to 10 men after Mustafa Ahmed El Amin’s early red card, stayed last with 18 points, while Mostaganem crept to 21 points in 14th.
