MARRAKECH (Interstat) — Kawkab Marrakech defeated IR Tanger 2-1 on Saturday at Stade Sidi-Youssef-Ben-Ali, using a late goal to secure the result. Youness Najari put IR Tanger ahead in the 62nd minute, with Gape Mohutsiwa providing the assist. Kawkab Marrakech answered later, and Ayoub Al Maamouri and M. Rabja scored. Rabja’s 87th-minute goal proved decisive. Maamouri received a yellow card in the 59th minute. IR Tanger’s A. Laaziri was booked in the 64th, while B. Sarr and Kawkab Marrakech’s K. Tamrani were cautioned in the 83rd. Both teams made multiple second-half substitutions as they sought a late breakthrough. Kawkab Marrakech improved to two wins and one loss in the competition and across all competitions. IR Tanger moved to one win, one loss and one draw in the competition and across all competitions. IR Tanger will next host Maghreb Fez in Botola Pro play. Kawkab Marrakech finished with two goals, while IR Tanger finished with one.