BLIDA, Algeria (Interstat) — On Friday, USM Blida defeated WA Mostaganem 1-0 at Stade Frères Brakni in Blida, Algeria. Abdelouahab Merri scored the game’s only goal in the 55th minute, giving the home side the lead. Merri played the full 90 minutes and recorded one goal. WA Mostaganem could not find an equalizer and finished with no goals. The match remained scoreless until Merri’s breakthrough, and USM Blida’s defense protected the one-goal advantage for the rest of the game. The result moved USM Blida’s season record in this competition to 6 wins, 0 losses and 2 draws, which is also its record across all competitions. WA Mostaganem’s season record in this competition is now 1 win, 3 losses and 3 draws, which is also its record across all competitions. USM Blida remained unbeaten in the competition, while WA Mostaganem continued its difficult run. The home side controlled the only scoring of the match and held on for the shutout.