GABÈS, Tunisia (Interstat) — Bouchamma made Tchich L.’s first-minute goal stand up for a 1-0 home victory over Kalaa at Stade Bouchemma on Monday, moving its competition record to three wins, one loss and one draw while handing the visitors a narrow defeat.

The match was decided almost immediately. Bouchamma pressed from the opening whistle, and Tchich found the breakthrough in the first minute, finishing the game’s only goal before Kalaa had settled into its defensive shape. The home side kept the lead through the remainder of the first half, controlling possession in midfield and forcing Kalaa to chase the game from an early deficit. Kalaa struggled to string passes together in the opening quarter-hour, and Bouchamma’s midfield won most of the second balls. The visitors gradually found a foothold, but their best work came outside the penalty area, where Bouchamma’s defenders stayed compact and denied space behind the back line.

Kalaa responded with more urgency after the break, pushing numbers forward in search of an equalizer. The visitors created half-chances around the Bouchamma penalty area, but the home defense held firm and limited clear sights of goal. Bouchamma dropped deeper at times, absorbing pressure and looking to counter through quick transitions. The match remained tense, with Kalaa unable to convert its improved second-half possession into a goal. Bouchamma’s goalkeeper was rarely tested directly, though Kalaa’s crosses caused occasional concern and forced the home side to clear several balls from dangerous areas. As the half wore on, Kalaa committed more players forward, leaving gaps that Bouchamma tried to exploit on the break.

Bouchamma’s defense protected the one-goal margin through the closing stages. The home side managed the clock and defended set pieces with discipline, while Kalaa’s final push produced pressure but no finishing touch. When the final whistle came, Bouchamma had secured the win and a clean sheet, while Kalaa was left to rue the earliest possible concession. The home side’s discipline in the final third of the match proved decisive, and Kalaa’s late deliveries were cleared before they could reach a teammate in a scoring position.

The result shaped both teams’ records. Kalaa is now 2-3 in the competition and 2-3 across all competitions. Bouchamma is now 3-1-1 in the competition and 3-1-1 across all competitions. For Kalaa, the loss followed a 2-1 win at CO Medenine, a 1-0 home loss to JS Kairouan, a 2-0 loss at Ariana and a 3-0 home win over Moknine. Bouchamma’s season included a 1-1 draw at Jendouba Sport, a 2-1 home win over Stade Gabesien, a 3-0 loss at Redeyef and a 1-0 home win over Korba.

Bouchamma entered the match after a 1-1 draw at Jendouba Sport and had won two of its previous four in the competition, including home victories over Stade Gabesien and Korba. Kalaa entered after a 3-0 home win over Moknine but had been inconsistent in recent matches, with the early goal forcing it into a chase that never produced an equalizer. The visitors’ overall record remained at two wins and three losses, while Bouchamma’s home form continued to provide a foundation. The contrast in form gave Bouchamma confidence at home, while Kalaa’s need for a response grew after the early setback.

The game’s only goal arrived in the opening minute, when Tchich L. scored for Bouchamma. The timing changed the match, allowing the home side to play with a lead and forcing Kalaa to take more risks as the game progressed. Bouchamma’s back line and midfield worked to protect the advantage, and Kalaa could not find the finishing touch despite increasing its attacking effort after halftime. The final minutes were marked by Kalaa pressure and Bouchamma resistance, a pattern that carried the home side to the result.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Bouchamma 2, Kalaa 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Bouchamma with a 73.3 percent probability to win. The total score of 1 went over the over/under line of 2.5.