JOUNIEH, Lebanon (Interstat) — On Thursday, Al Ansar SC defeated visiting Al Hikma / CS La Sagesse 2-1 at Fouad Shehab Stadium. E. Malick Tall scored twice for Al Ansar, finding the net in the 48th and 67th minutes. Rabih Ataya replied for Al Hikma / CS La Sagesse in the 55th minute, with Shadi Skaf providing the assist. Al Ansar improved to 1-0 in the competition and across all competitions, while Al Hikma / CS La Sagesse fell to 0-1 in both. Malick Tall was Al Ansar’s top star with the decisive brace. The result gave Al Ansar a winning start and left Al Hikma / CS La Sagesse seeking its first victory. Al Ansar’s attack produced the game’s key moments, with Tall’s second goal proving the difference after Ataya had leveled. The visitors moved forward in search of a late equalizer, but the home side held firm.