MC Alger 1, CR Belouizdad 0

ALGIERS, Algeria (Interstat) — In a tightly contested Algerian Ligue 1 derby defined by a stunningly early goal and disciplined defensive resolve, MC Alger secured a narrow 1-0 victory over crosstown rival CR Belouizdad on Wednesday night at Stade Nelson-Mandela in Baraki. The match, the season opener for both storied clubs, was decided almost before it began. In just the second minute, MC Alger substitute Zakaria Naidji announced his impact on the game with a decisive finish. The sequence developed from a defensive intervention by Naoufel Khacef, who pushed forward to find fellow substitute Mohammed Benkhemassa. Benkhemassa’s quick pass released… Read more...