ZANZIBAR CITY, Tanzania (Interstat) — Substitute Abdennour Belhocini scored in the third minute Sunday, giving Algeria’s CR Belouizdad a 1-0 victory over Singida Black Stars FC in CAF Confederation Cup play at Amaan Stadium.

The early strike, assisted by fellow substitute Farid El Melali, held as the game’s only goal. The match was a physical affair, featuring seven yellow cards and two red cards. Mohamed Ali Ben Hamouda of CR Belouizdad was sent off in the 60th minute, while Singida’s Abdulmalik Zakaria received a red in stoppage time.

The win improves CR Belouizdad’s record in the competition to 4-1-1, while Singida Black Stars falls to 3-3-2. CR Belouizdad completed a group-stage sweep of the Tanzanian side, having also won 2-0 in November.