BISKRA, Algeria (Interstat) — M. Abdelkader scored in the 76th minute and Oran made that goal stand for a 1-0 victory at Biskra on Tuesday in an Algerian Ligue 1 match. Oran, the visiting side, secured its third win in four competition matches this season while Biskra remained without a victory. The match was decided in the closing stages after a scoreless first half and a series of fouls and substitutions. The goal was the lone score in a match that featured six yellow cards and 10 listed substitutions.

Abdelkader’s goal was the only scoring play of the contest. He struck in the 76th minute for Oran, and the same minute he was shown a yellow card. In the key performance summary, M. Abdelkader of Oran had a statline of 21 minutes, one goal and a yellow card. The goal gave Oran the lead, and the visitors protected it for the remaining 14 minutes of regulation and stoppage time.

The match produced six yellow cards. Biskra’s A. Benamara was booked in the 33rd minute. Oran’s M. Zeghba was cautioned in the 36th minute. Oran’s O. Embarek received a yellow card in the 55th minute. Biskra’s M. Barka was booked in the 56th minute. Oran’s M. Abdelkader was shown a yellow card in the 76th minute. Biskra received another yellow card in the 83rd minute. The bookings came during a physical league match that featured several stoppages and substitutions.

Both teams used their benches. Biskra made a substitution in the 38th minute when M. I. Belhadj entered. Biskra made another change in the 46th minute, bringing on M. Hammia. Oran waited until the 69th minute to make its first changes, with E. Matouti and A. Ghenam entering. Biskra then made three changes in quick succession: O. Darfalou and C. Debbih in the 70th minute, followed by Y. Saindou in the 71st minute. Oran substituted O. Embarek in the 78th minute and then brought on J. Aguieb and O. Kaddour in the 82nd minute. Biskra used five listed changes, and Oran also used five. The substitutions altered both midfields and defenses as Oran sought to protect its lead and Biskra searched for an equalizer.

Oran’s season record in this competition is now three wins, no losses and one draw. Its record across all competitions is also three wins, no losses and one draw. Biskra’s record in this competition is now no wins, three losses and two draws. Its record across all competitions is also no wins, three losses and two draws. Oran has remained unbeaten this season, with previous results that include a 1-0 win at Chlef and a 2-0 home win over CR Temouchent, along with scoreless draws against ES Setif and Biskra. Biskra has drawn Saoura and drawn 2-2 at Ben Aknoun, lost 0-4 at Constantine and lost 0-1 to Belouizdad. The teams had played to a scoreless draw in their most recent head-to-head meeting before this match. The result extends Oran’s positive start and leaves Biskra still seeking its first win.

Oran next hosts O Akbou and Khenchela before visiting USM Alger, hosting Saoura and visiting Ben Aknoun. Biskra next visits CR Temouchent and Kabylie, hosts Chlef, visits Setif and hosts MB Rouissat. Oran’s next five league matches include three at home and two away. Biskra’s next five include three away and two at home. Oran’s 2-0 win over CR Temouchent came before its 1-0 win at Chlef. Biskra’s 0-4 loss at Constantine came before its 0-0 draw with Oran.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Oran 1, Biskra 0. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Oran with an 81.3 percent probability to win. The projection had Oran winning by one goal.