Khenchela, Algeria – MC Alger secured a narrow 1-0 victory over US Khenchela this Thursday, drawing them level on points with JS Saoura at the top of the Ligue 1 standings. The match, which concluded the ninth round of the ‘Mobilis’ Professional League 1, was held at the US Khenchela stadium.
The first half ended goalless, with both teams struggling to break the deadlock. Despite moments of promising build-up play, neither side could find the finishing touch needed to gain an advantage before the interval.
The decisive goal arrived in the second half, igniting celebrations amongst the travelling MC Alger supporters. A well-placed strike was enough to separate the two teams and secure a vital three points for the visitors.
This win marks a significant step for MC Alger in their pursuit of the league title. Sharing the top spot with JS Saoura sets the stage for an exciting battle as the season progresses. The team will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures.
For US Khenchela, the defeat is a setback on their home turf. They will need to regroup and address the areas where they fell short in this match to improve their performance in future games.
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