ALGIERS (Interstat) — MSP Batna defeated MO Bejaia 1-0 on Monday at Stade du 1er novembre 1954, relying on a 65th-minute goal to break a scoreless match. The home side controlled the decisive moment and held firm through the closing stages to preserve the narrow result. MSP Batna improved to 4 wins, no losses and 2 draws in this competition and across all competitions. MO Bejaia fell to 2 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws in this competition and across all competitions. MO Bejaia’s earlier form this season included a 2-0 home win over Beni Oulbane, a 2-1 loss at Azazga, a scoreless home draw with Nezla, a 3-1 win at CR Beni Thour and a scoreless home draw with MO Constantine. MSP Batna’s previous results included a 2-1 win at Djijel, a 2-1 home win over CR Beni Thour, a 1-0 win at CA Batna, a scoreless home draw with MO Constantine and a 1-1 draw at Teleghma. The match remained tight throughout, with the lone goal enough to separate the teams.