In a thrilling encounter at the July 5 Stadium, Mouloudia Algeria overturned an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over CS Constantine in the 18th round of the Algerian Professional League on Friday.
The match began with CS Constantine taking an unexpected lead in the 3rd minute. Ben Shada delivered a precise pass to Munther Tamene, who found the back of the net with a well-placed shot to the right of goalkeeper Moussawi.
Mouloudia Algeria responded swiftly. In the 10th minute, Kabri Junior capitalized on a pass from Ben Khamasa, unleashing a powerful strike that deceived goalkeeper Bouhalafaya, leveling the score at 1-1.
The decisive moment came in the 73rd minute when substitute Mohamed Bangura seized upon a loose ball deflected by the Constantine defense. With an unstoppable shot, Bangura secured the lead for Mouloudia Algeria.
This victory elevates Mouloudia Algeria to 37 points, solidifying their position at the top of the league standings. They now hold a 12-point advantage over sixth-placed CS Constantine.