فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Arab Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca witnessed a major upset in the Moroccan Professional League on Saturday evening, December 28, 2024, as Maghreb Fez secured a resounding 4-1 victory over hosts Wydad Athletic Club in the 16th round of the championship.
Match Details
The match began dramatically with Wydad taking the lead through Mohamed Rayhani in the 21st minute, despite being a man down after Ismail Benktib’s dismissal. However, Maghreb Fez equalized before halftime via Capello Sikanyanga in the 39th minute.
The second half saw a complete turnaround in favor of the visiting team:
- Mohamed El Badaoui scored Maghreb Fez’s second goal in the 76th minute
- Hamid Ahdad added a third in the 82nd minute
- El Badaoui returned to complete the scoring festival with a fourth goal in stoppage time (90+9)
Impact of the Result
With this surprising win, Maghreb Fez climbed to fifth place with 25 points, while Wydad remained frozen at 24 points in sixth place. This loss is a significant blow to Wydad’s ambitions to compete for the top of the table, especially as it came at home and in front of their fans.
This unexpected result for Maghreb Fez comes in their first match after the departure of their former coach, Guglielmo Arena, indicating a positive impact of the technical change on the team’s performance.
This heavy defeat for Wydad will undoubtedly raise many questions about the team’s future and its ability to regain balance in upcoming league matches.
