Raja Casablanca Triumphs Over Wydad in Casablanca Derby, Takes Lead in Botola Pro D1 Inwi

Raja Casablanca secured a 1-0 victory over Wydad Casablanca in the Casablanca derby, moving to the top of the standings with 69 points. The win sets up a thrilling finale, with Raja, FAR Rabat, and Moghreb Tetouan vying for the Botola Pro D1 Inwi championship.

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Raja Casablanca Triumphs Over Wydad in Casablanca Derby, Takes Lead in Botola Pro D1 Inwi

Raja Casablanca Triumphs Over Wydad in Casablanca Derby, Takes Lead in Botola Pro D1 Inwi

The 29th matchday of Botola Pro D1 Inwi witnessed a thrilling Casablanca derby between Raja Casablanca and Wydad Casablanca on June 2, 2024. The match, held at the Stade Municipal de Berrechid, saw Raja Casablanca secure a vital 1-0 victory over their rivals.

Raja Casablanca, currently second in the standings with 66 points prior to the match, aimed to overtake AS FAR and claim the top spot. The match was highly anticipated, with fans expecting an intense encounter between the two rival teams.

The decisive moment came in the 91st minute of stoppage time when Adam Nafati scored a superb free-kick, securing Raja Casablanca's victory. This win propelled Raja to the top of the standings with 69 points, just one point ahead of second-placed FAR Rabat.

The result of this match significantly impacted the title race, with AS FAR now relegated to second place with 68 points. The suspense will continue until the last matchday, where AS FAR will face FUS de Rabat, making the title race wide open.

In another match, FAR Rabat faced Moghreb Tetouan and was held to a 2-2 draw, further complicating their title hopes. Moghreb Tetouan took an early lead, but FAR Rabat managed to equalize twice through Amin Zazhouh.

With just one match remaining, the title race is now more competitive than ever. Raja Casablanca, FAR Rabat, and Moghreb Tetouan are all in contention for the championship, making the final matchday pivotal for determining the winner.

The season's impending conclusion has fans eagerly awaiting the final matches that will decide the champion of Botola Pro D1 Inwi. The thrilling derby between Raja and Wydad has set the stage for an exciting finale.

Key Takeaways

  • Raja Casablanca wins Casablanca derby 1-0 against Wydad Casablanca.
  • Adam Nafati scores winning free-kick in 91st minute stoppage time.
  • Raja Casablanca takes top spot with 69 points, 1 point ahead of AS FAR.
  • FAR Rabat draws 2-2 with Moghreb Tetouan, complicating title hopes.
  • Final matchday will determine Botola Pro D1 Inwi champion.