The first preliminary round of the 2024 Tunisian Cup for clubs from the Amateur League Levels 1 and 2 concluded with a series of exciting and closely contested matches.
Teams from both levels battled it out for a spot in the next round, with several games decided by penalties and extra time.
In the Amateur League Level 1, there were a number of thrilling encounters.
CS Menzel Bouzelfa triumphed 3-2 over Grombalia Sport in a tightly contested match.
ES Tazarka also secured a solid 3-1 win against AS Menzel Jemil.
One of the most dramatic results came in the match between ES Beni Khalled and VS Menzel Abderrahmene, which ended in a 0-0 draw before ES Beni Khalled edged the penalty shootout 4-2.
Other notable results included a narrow 1-0 victory for Wided Sers over Lassouada Sport, and a 4-1 dominant win for US Sbeitla against Olympique du Kef.
In an exciting finish, MS Souassi was defeated 1-0 by CS Djebiniana, and AS Degueche secured a 4-3 penalty victory over LPS Tozeur after a 1-1 draw.
US Ajim Jerba also overcame Wided Hamma 2-1 after extra time.
In the Amateur League Level 2, several matches saw tight competition.
Khadhra Sport earned a 1-0 victory against US Borj Cedria, while Club Olympique Kram won 3-1 against US Carthaginoise.
In another close match, FC Bizerte fell 2-0 to US Borj EL Amri.
The clash between CS Bembla and PS Sidi Alouane was decided by extra time, with CS Bembla winning 1-0.
ES Ali Ben Aoun put on a strong performance to defeat AS Lela 4-2, while GS Om Laarayes secured a comfortable 3-0 win over MS Métlaoui.
Nasrallah Sport narrowly defeated FS Gafsa 2-1 after extra time.
Meanwhile, RS Bir Bourguiba was defeated 1-0 by AS Zaouiet Sousse.
Several more games are scheduled to take place on December 17, with clubs such as SC Ben Arous, US Kelibia, and CO Transports all set to feature.
Other teams including CS Tabarka, Mareth Sport, and US Metouia have forfeited their matches, handing automatic victories to their opponents.
The first round of the Tunisian Cup has proven to be a thrilling start to the competition, with many teams emerging victorious in dramatic fashion.
The tournament is expected to continue its exciting pace as teams vie for glory in the following rounds.
