KASSERINE, Tunisia (Interstat) — Kasserine used a second-half goal from Chamseddine D. to secure a 1-0 victory over JS Kairouan on Monday at Stade de Kasserine in Kasserine. The home side remained perfect in this competition and across all competitions, while JS Kairouan could not convert its spells of possession into a breakthrough. The match was decided by a single moment after a cautious opening phase in which both teams prioritized defensive shape.

Kasserine began with more of the ball but found JS Kairouan compact and difficult to break down. The visitors defended in numbers and looked to counter when Kasserine pushed forward. The home side circulated possession around the midfield and tried to create space on the flanks, but the final pass was often cut out. JS Kairouan’s back line held firm for much of the first half, and clear chances were limited at both ends. Kasserine’s best moments came from sustained pressure, though the home side could not find the finishing touch before the interval.

The breakthrough arrived in the 53rd minute. Chamseddine D. collected the ball in a dangerous area and finished to give Kasserine a 1-0 lead. The goal rewarded the home side’s patience and forced JS Kairouan to alter its approach. The visitors pushed more players forward in search of an equalizer, which opened space for Kasserine to counter. Kasserine dropped deeper in response and worked to protect the lead, while JS Kairouan increased the tempo and tried to stretch the defense.

JS Kairouan’s pursuit of a leveling goal produced pressure but not a finish. Kasserine defended with discipline and limited the visitors to efforts from distance and half-chances around the penalty area. The home side managed the closing stages by slowing the pace when possible and clearing danger when JS Kairouan attacked. Kasserine’s back line absorbed late pressure, and the final whistle confirmed a narrow home win. The visitors were left to rue their inability to turn possession into a clear scoring opportunity.

Kasserine’s lead held because the home side stayed organized without the ball. JS Kairouan tried to work the ball into wide areas and then deliver crosses, but Kasserine’s defenders met those deliveries with clearances. The visitors also attempted to win second balls near midfield, yet Kasserine reacted quickly to close down space. As the match moved into its final quarter, JS Kairouan committed more players forward, leaving gaps at the back. Kasserine did not add to its lead, but it kept the visitors from finding an equalizer and protected the one-goal margin through stoppage time.

Chamseddine D. was central to Kasserine’s attacking threat and supplied the decisive goal. Kasserine’s midfield protected the defense after taking the lead, and the home side’s game management proved enough to see out the result. JS Kairouan, meanwhile, struggled to find the final ball despite committing more players forward after falling behind. The match remained tight to the end, but Kasserine’s single goal was enough to settle it.

With the result, Kasserine’s season record in this competition moved to 4 wins, 0 losses. Its record across all competitions also stands at 4 wins, 0 losses. JS Kairouan’s record in this competition is now 2 wins, 2 losses, matching its overall mark across all competitions. Kasserine entered the match after wins over CO Medenine, Olympique Kef and EGS Gafsa. JS Kairouan had recent wins against Kalaa and Jendouba Sport but also a loss to Ksour Essef. Kasserine’s previous results this season, in reverse date order, were Kasserine 3 at CO Medenine 0; Olympique Kef 0 at Kasserine 1; and Kasserine 2 at EGS Gafsa 1. JS Kairouan’s previous results were Ksour Essef 1 at JS Kairouan 0; JS Kairouan 1 at Kalaa 0; and Jendouba Sport 0 at JS Kairouan 1.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Kasserine 1, JS Kairouan 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Kasserine with a 59.9 percent probability to win.