Paradou AC 2, USM Alger 4

ALGER (Interstat) — The Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 roared as USM Alger opened its Ligue 1 season with a commanding victory Friday, dispatching Paradou AC with a flurry of goals that defied pregame projections. Ahmed Khaldi headed home the opening goal in the 23rd minute, powering the home side ahead after a tense opening stretch. Paradou AC responded just before the halftime whistle, as substitute Mohamed El Amine Ramdaoui struck with his right foot in the 45th minute to level the score. The second half belonged almost entirely to USM Alger. Glody Likonza restored the home lead in the… Read more...