ALGIERS, Algeria (Interstat) — ES Mostaganem and MC Oran played to a 0-0 draw in the Algerian Ligue 1 on Saturday at Stade Ben Hamiti El Arbi.

The match, a defensive stalemate, saw both teams extend their winless streaks. The encounter was marked by physical play, resulting in 10 yellow cards issued by the officiating crew. The result leaves MC Oran with a .500 record in league play, while ES Mostaganem continues to struggle near the bottom of the table. The teams previously drew in their September meeting. The outcome defied a pregame statistical model that had favored the home side. ES Mostaganem next visits MB Rouisset on Feb. 14.