
Esperance wins the Tunisian Super Cup with a goal from Blaili
The Esperance Sportive team won the title of the Tunisian Super Cup after defeating the Tunisian Stadium with a score of (1-0) in the final match that brought the two teams together this Sunday evening at the "Hammadi Agrebi" stadium in Rades.
The only goal of the match came from Algerian international Youssef Blaili in the 40th minute of the first half, from a penalty that sparked widespread controversy, after referee Hossam Boularas awarded it due to a handball by defender Marwan Sahraoui, who strongly protested, insisting that he did not intentionally touch the ball.
The match witnessed a controversial moment after a strong objection from Blaili towards the referee, amid explanations suggesting an ethical transgression towards the referee's mother, which provoked mixed reactions on the field.
Despite the improvement in the performance of the Tunisian Stadium in the second half, Esperance, led by coach Maher Kanzari, managed to maintain its lead, displaying defensive tactical discipline and preventing any real threat to its goal.
Esperance almost doubled the score with a second goal from a clear breakaway after a precise pass from Blaili, but the Tunisian Stadium's goalkeeper brilliantly saved it.
With this victory, Esperance succeeds in achieving the historic domestic treble, after winning the Tunisian League and the Tunisian Cup titles last season, while the Tunisian Stadium, led by coach Shukri Khattou, failed to secure the title despite a respectable performance.
The only goal of the match came from Algerian international Youssef Blaili in the 40th minute of the first half, from a penalty that sparked widespread controversy, after referee Hossam Boularas awarded it due to a handball by defender Marwan Sahraoui, who strongly protested, insisting that he did not intentionally touch the ball.
The match witnessed a controversial moment after a strong objection from Blaili towards the referee, amid explanations suggesting an ethical transgression towards the referee's mother, which provoked mixed reactions on the field.
Despite the improvement in the performance of the Tunisian Stadium in the second half, Esperance, led by coach Maher Kanzari, managed to maintain its lead, displaying defensive tactical discipline and preventing any real threat to its goal.
Esperance almost doubled the score with a second goal from a clear breakaway after a precise pass from Blaili, but the Tunisian Stadium's goalkeeper brilliantly saved it.
With this victory, Esperance succeeds in achieving the historic domestic treble, after winning the Tunisian League and the Tunisian Cup titles last season, while the Tunisian Stadium, led by coach Shukri Khattou, failed to secure the title despite a respectable performance.