Negative Draw Decides Casablanca Derby Between Wydad and Raja
The climax of the "Casablanca Derby" between Wydad and Raja ended in a goalless draw (0-0) in a match held at the Mohammed V Complex on Wednesday evening, as part of the postponed fifth round of the "Inwi" professional league.
Raja started the match with early offensive pressure, creating the first threat on Wydad's goal in the fifth minute, but the red team's defense intervened at the right moment to avert danger.
Despite the great enthusiasm that marked the atmosphere of the match, the first half was characterized by a scarcity of clear chances, due to both teams adopting a balanced tactical approach and significant defensive caution, ending the first half without goals.
In the second half, Wydad tried to break the deadlock thanks to the movements of Nour El-Din Amrabat and his decisive passes, with the most notable chance of the match occurring in the 66th minute, when goalkeeper Mehdi Lharar saved a powerful shot from Hamza Hanouri, keeping his net clean.
The match was stopped several times due to fans igniting flares, which added a special passionate atmosphere to the encounter, characterized by a large turnout and continuous support from the "Dounour" stands.
With this draw, Raja raised its tally to 12 points, moving up to second place, while Wydad's tally remained at 11 points in fourth place.
Raja started the match with early offensive pressure, creating the first threat on Wydad's goal in the fifth minute, but the red team's defense intervened at the right moment to avert danger.
Despite the great enthusiasm that marked the atmosphere of the match, the first half was characterized by a scarcity of clear chances, due to both teams adopting a balanced tactical approach and significant defensive caution, ending the first half without goals.
In the second half, Wydad tried to break the deadlock thanks to the movements of Nour El-Din Amrabat and his decisive passes, with the most notable chance of the match occurring in the 66th minute, when goalkeeper Mehdi Lharar saved a powerful shot from Hamza Hanouri, keeping his net clean.
The match was stopped several times due to fans igniting flares, which added a special passionate atmosphere to the encounter, characterized by a large turnout and continuous support from the "Dounour" stands.
With this draw, Raja raised its tally to 12 points, moving up to second place, while Wydad's tally remained at 11 points in fourth place.