HIBAPRESS – Sports
Wydad Athletic Club secured their place in the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Azam United of Tanzania with a score of two goals to nil, in the match that brought them together in the sixth and final round of the group stage.
This victory confirmed the strength of the red team continentally, and earned them the top spot in their group deservedly.
Wydad's control and decisive performance in the second half
On the field of the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Wydad entered the match with a clear determination to open the scoring, benefiting from the home advantage and the fans, but their attempts during the first half did not translate into goals.
In the second half, the team of coach Amine Benhachem continued their pressure, before succeeding in shaking the net in the 64th minute through an own goal scored by Azam defender Pascal Msendo, giving the advantage to the red team and paving the way for qualification, before Zakaria Nassik added the second goal in the 94th minute.
Ranking of Group B after the last round
With this victory, Wydad finished the group stage at the top of Group B with 15 points, ahead of Maniema Union of Congo, who came in second place with 12 points.
In contrast, Azam United came third with 9 points, while Nairobi finished at the bottom of the table without points, leaving the competition from the group stage.
