CONSTANTINE, Algeria (Interstat) — CS Constantine defeated ES Mostaganem 2-1 in an Algerian Ligue 1 match Tuesday at Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui.

Mohamed Benchaira opened the scoring for the hosts in the 24th minute and later assisted a 55th-minute goal by substitute Benali Benammar. ES Mostaganem’s Chamseddine Derradji scored a late header in the 89th minute, but the comeback fell short.

The match turned chaotic in the 77th minute when ES Mostaganem’s Houari Baouche received a red card. Benchaira and Mostaganem’s Boualem Mesmoudi were shown yellow cards during the same incident.

The victory improves Constantine’s league record to seven wins, five losses and four draws, solidifying a mid-table position. Mostaganem’s struggles continue, dropping to two wins, 11 losses and three draws this Ligue 1 season.