Zamalek Clinch Vital Away Win In CCL Semi
19 October, 2020
CAF Champions League
Report: Raja Casablanca 0-1 Zamalek
Date: 18 October 2020
Venue: Stade Mohamed V
Zamalek increased their likelihood of achieving the CAF Champions League final with a narrow 1-0 win away to Raja Casablanca in the first leg of their semi-final on Sunday evening.
Raja was without famous brands Abderrahim Achchakir, Sanad Al-Warfali, and Abdeljalil Jbira through while Mohamed Zaida and Ayoub Nanah tested positive for Covid-19.
The match was fiercely contested in the first stages and Zamalek drew first blood in the 18th minute after Morocco international Achraf Bencharki powered home a close-range header at the back post from Zizo's cross.
Raja was building up momentum after that nonetheless they almost conceded the next goal ten minutes before the break although Mostafa Mohamed, who saw his header saved by goalkeeper Anas Zniti, before Soufiane Rahimi went wide with a header prior to the interval.
Raja took the overall game to Zamalek after from the break plus they came near to leveling matters in the 67th minute after Mohamed Al Makahasi unleashed a strike from beyond your box that forced Mohamed Abougabal right into a good save
Jamal Sellami's charges had a penalty appeal occasion later after a handball inside the box but the referee did not refer the incident to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
Ultimately, the visitors could actually see out the rest of the stage to claim a narrow win that provides them hook advantage prior to the second leg next Saturday in Cairo.
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za
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