CONSTANTINE, Algeria (Interstat) — CS Constantine opened its Algerian Ligue 1 campaign with a 2-0 victory over Paradou AC on Friday at Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui, defying a national statistical projection of a draw.

The match remained scoreless until the 80th minute when forward Dadi Mouaki broke the deadlock. Substitute Tosin Omoyele sealed the win in the third minute of second-half stoppage time. Both goals came from assists by substitutes, with Abdeldjalil Tahri setting up Mouaki and Sid Ahmed Lahmer assisting Omoyele.

The game was physical, featuring six yellow cards. The result gave CS Constantine a winning start across all competitions this season, while Paradou AC began its campaign with a loss.