SIDI BENALI, Algeria (Interstat) — Sidi Benali scored in the 90th minute of stoppage time to defeat Tlemcen 3-2 on Friday in a competition match that remained unsettled until the final moments. Tlemcen scored twice, but Sidi Benali answered with three goals, including the late winner at home. The result gave Sidi Benali its third win of the competition season and handed Tlemcen its fourth loss.

Tlemcen struck first in the 31st minute. Sidi Benali pulled level in the 36th minute and then took the lead in the 40th. The visitors found an equalizer in the 80th minute, bringing the score to 2-2 and setting up a tense finish. Sidi Benali then scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to claim the victory.

The first half produced three goals, with Tlemcen scoring at 31 and Sidi Benali scoring at 36 and 40. Sidi Benali went into halftime ahead 2-1. No goals were recorded between the 40th and 80th minutes, and the match stayed level after Tlemcen’s second goal until Sidi Benali’s final strike. The home side finished with three goals, while Tlemcen finished with two. The scoring sequence produced a 1-0 Tlemcen lead, a 2-1 Sidi Benali advantage and a 2-2 tie before the hosts scored the final goal.

Tlemcen’s season record in this competition is now 2 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw. Sidi Benali’s season record in this competition is now 3 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws. Tlemcen’s season record across all competitions is now 2 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw. Sidi Benali’s season record across all competitions is now 3 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws. Sidi Benali’s overall record and competition record are identical after the match. Tlemcen’s overall record and competition record are also identical.

Sidi Benali entered the match after a 0-0 draw at ASM Oran in its previous outing. Sidi Benali’s previous results this season, in reverse date order, were Sidi Benali 0 at ASM Oran 0; Kolea 1 at Sidi Benali 3; Sidi Benali 0 at GC Mascara 2; Hussein Dey 2 at Sidi Benali 3; and Mostaganem 2 at Sidi Benali 2.

Tlemcen entered after a 2-0 home win over Taghit. Tlemcen’s previous results this season, in reverse date order, were Taghit 0 at Tlemcen 2; Tlemcen 0 at Mostaganem 2; USM Blida 2 at Tlemcen 0; Tlemcen 0 at El Bayadh 0; Tlemcen 0 at RC Kouba 2; and JSM Tiaret 1 at Tlemcen 2.

The scoring list placed Tlemcen’s goals at the 31st and 80th minutes and Sidi Benali’s goals at the 36th, 40th and 90th-plus-two minutes. The match featured five goals in all, with Tlemcen scoring two and Sidi Benali scoring three. Sidi Benali’s home win came after Tlemcen had scored first and later equalized. The hosts’ final goal came in stoppage time. The match ended with Sidi Benali scoring three goals and Tlemcen scoring two.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Sidi Benali 1, Tlemcen 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Sidi Benali with a 69.6 percent probability to win. Sidi Benali had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.5. The total score of 5 went under the over/under line of 2.5.