USM Khenchela 3, ES Mostaganem 0

KHENCHELA, Algeria (Interstat) — A trio of second-half substitutes provided all the offense as USM Khenchela delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over ES Mostaganem in an Algerian Ligue 1 match Friday at Stade Ben Hamati El Arbi. The comprehensive road win, which defied pre-match statistical projections, solidified Khenchela’s position in the league’s upper half while deepening the relegation concerns for a struggling Mostaganem side. The match, played before a subdued crowd in Sidi Ali, was effectively decided by a burst of goals early in the second half. After a tentative opening period, Khenchela broke through in the 23rd minute. Substitute… Read more...