IR Tanger rallies past Maghreb Fez with late goals

TANGIER (Interstat) — IR Tanger defeated visiting Maghreb Fez 2-1 on Wednesday, overturning a first-half deficit with two late goals. Maghreb Fez struck first in the 32nd minute when Christopher Ibayi scored. IR Tanger answered after the break. Mohamed Saoud equalized in the 74th minute, then Hamza El Mouden netted the winner in the 77th minute. Saoud and El Mouden each received yellow cards, while Khalid Baba of Maghreb Fez was booked and provided an assist. Maghreb Fez had opened the scoring through Ibayi before he was substituted in the 61st minute. IR Tanger pushed forward and found the decisive goals during a closing stretch that included several bookings. Both teams now hold records of two wins, one loss and one draw in the competition and across all competitions. Maghreb Fez has now gone two matches without a win, while IR Tanger claimed the home victory.