ALGIERS (Interstat) — Harrach scored three unanswered goals after Arba took a first-half stoppage-time lead and defeated Arba 3-1 at Stade du 1er novembre 1954 in Algiers. The home side trailed at the break but changed the match after halftime, scoring in the 76th and 83rd minutes as part of its three-goal total. Arba’s goal came in the 45th minute plus two minutes of first-half stoppage time, giving the visitors an early advantage that did not last.

Arba’s first-half goal arrived at the latest possible moment before the interval. The visitors defended with discipline for much of the opening period, limiting Harrach’s clearest chances and taking a one-goal lead into halftime. Harrach pressed for an equalizer after the restart, moving the ball more quickly and forcing Arba deeper into its own half. The pressure finally told in the 76th minute, when Harrach pulled level and shifted the momentum of the match.

Harrach then moved ahead in the 83rd minute, completing a swift turnaround. The home side added a third goal to finish with three on the night, while Arba could not find another response. Arba’s single goal remained its only score of the match. Harrach’s late surge turned a narrow deficit into a two-goal victory in front of the home support.

Arba’s season record in the competition is now 0 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. Harrach’s record in the competition improved to 3 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. Both teams hold the same marks across all competitions, leaving Arba at 0 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw overall and Harrach at 3 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw overall. The result left Harrach with three wins in the competition while Arba remained without a win.

Arba entered the match after a 0-0 draw with Saida in its previous outing. That result was Arba’s only prior match in the competition before this one. Harrach arrived following a 4-0 loss at RC Kouba, a result that came after a 4-0 home win over Taghit. Harrach also had a 1-1 draw at JSM Tiaret and a 1-0 home win over ASM Oran earlier in its run. Harrach’s previous four matches produced two wins, one draw and one loss. Those previous results gave Harrach a mixed recent record, but the home side found enough attacking quality to secure the win.

The match took place at Stade du 1er novembre 1954 in Algiers, where Harrach used its home setting to push for a comeback. Arba’s early goal gave the visitors a platform, but Harrach’s second-half pressure produced the decisive goals. Harrach’s three-goal output produced a two-goal win, and Arba’s one goal was not enough to hold off the late rally. The victory gave Harrach its third win in the competition, while Arba stayed on one draw and one loss. The visitors could not add to their first-half goal.

The scoring sequence began with Arba’s goal in first-half stoppage time. Harrach’s equalizer came in the 76th minute, and the home side then took the lead in the 83rd. Harrach’s third goal completed the scoring, making the final count 3-1. Arba was unable to add a second goal after its early breakthrough. The result left Harrach with three wins, one loss and one draw in the competition, while Arba moved to no wins, one loss and one draw.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Harrach 1, Arba 0. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Harrach with an 88.2 percent probability to win. Harrach had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -1.5. The total score of 4 went under the over/under line of 2.5.