The draw between Kawkab and Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi by one goal each was enforced today, Sunday, on the proceedings of the match that brought the two teams together in the fifth round of the professional league’s first division. The match was held on the pitch of Al-Harthi Stadium in Marrakesh and saw the Marrakesh team squander a valuable chance to take the lead in the overall standings.
Kawkab Marrakesh started the match strongly and succeeded in opening the scoring in the 19th minute through their player Mohsen Arrajja from a penalty kick. However, the last minute of the first half witnessed a dramatic turn when the same player was sent off, leaving his team to complete the match with ten men, which clearly affected the Marrakesh team’s performance and opened the way for Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi to come back into the game.
Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi exploited Kawkab’s numerical disadvantage to intensify their attacks and press for the equalizing goal. This pressure paid off in the 90th minute when player Mouadh Mashtanam managed to score the equalizer, shocking Kawkab’s fans and snatching a valuable point for his team from the heart of Marrakesh.
With this result, Kawkab Marrakesh raised their tally to ten points, sharing the top spot with MC Meknès, who edges them out on goal difference. Meanwhile, Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi reached seven points, occupying seventh place in the standings. This draw marks a turning point in the title race, keeping the championship contest open to all possibilities.
