Maghreb de Fès snatched a valuable victory against Wydad AC with a single goal, in the postponed match of the 12th round of the professional league, which was hosted by the Grand Stadium of Fes amidst enthusiastic crowds.
The confrontation witnessed strong competitiveness between the two sides from the first minutes, as each team tried to impose its style in a match characterized by a high rhythm and a high competitive spirit, with mutual opportunities without either side succeeding in unlocking the code of the first half, which ended in a goalless draw.
In the second half, the pace of play clearly increased, as Maghreb de Fès intensified its attacking attempts, through dangerous shots and movements, most notably the attempts of Ashraf Herma, and the starts of striker Soufiane Benjdida, while Wydad responded with attempts through Noureddine Amrabat and Ramiro Vaca, but goalkeeper Salaheddine Chahab stood as a strong barrier against all attempts.
The decisive moment came in the 81st minute, when defender Idriss Jabli launched an exceptional shot from a difficult angle in a distinctive technical style, which hit one of the defenders before settling in the net of goalkeeper Benabid, amid the bewilderment of the fans and the admiration of the players, in a scene described as a world-class goal.
With this victory, Maghreb de Fès temporarily took the lead with 31 points, while Wydad AC's score froze at 30 points in third place, igniting the race for the top of the league with the approach of the decisive rounds.
