Turning to Ben Aknoun to confirm the renewal for a few weeks, Sang et Or were obviously expecting a difficult tussle, against an opponent aiming for the place of championship leader.
Abdelhakim Boufenara’s colts have generally had the game they needed but will come close to getting what they wanted, namely a good point from a draw. But this goal against his field by defender Haddouche Ilyes came to weigh down the nahdists who eventually lost with a score of 2 goals to 1. A defeat that does not change the situation much given that the NAHD remains firm and always at 13and place in the standings with 10 points on the clock, 2 units from the first relegated, or Mouloudia de Saida.
A first half according to plan
To return to the content of the match, we can say that the Nahdists have made a first period in line with what could have been expected, evolving with a midfield block that considerably hinders the evolution of the premises. Meklouche Mouaia’s teammates also had the worst difficulties creating chances in this first period, with the exception of a header well captured by Rouag in the last seconds of the first half, as well as this penalty awarded precisely by the referee and which he was however stopped by the goalkeeper Nasria. The Nahdists looked fine but a little shy offensively in the first 45 minutes of the game.
Stupid goal sinks Nasria
Also, the second period will be livelier for both sides, each team had their chances to score and the chance to win the game. Locals press even more intensely at the start of recovery; which allowed them to find the error through their central defender Larbaoui (65′). Nasria then reacted by pressing their opponent until they were able to set the record straight thanks to right-back Chennaf Adel (76′). The endgame was quite open, each team seemed capable of making a difference. But unfortunately for Sang et Or, ESBA will find the opening on a dumber goal with a cross from Meklouche. The harmless ball appeared to be heading towards goalkeeper Rouag, but wanting to avoid the leather, Haddouche inadvertently deflected it into his own net, depriving the NAHD of a draw which would hardly have been usurped.
Haddouche’s injury messed up Boufenara’s plans
Nasria clearly had bad luck during this encounter, as coach Boufenara was forced to approach without his two centre-backs. Indeed, in addition to Aissaoui’s suspension, Haddouche’s back injury has completely disrupted the plans of his coach who has had to do without his services for the first time this season. This double defection forced the coach to opt for an experimental defence, with in particular a Harizi-Berkat brace in line. The former has just returned from injury, while the latter, who plays left-back, has been replaced in centre. This change therefore forced the Nahdist coach to overturn his game system, making Kherza play as a left winger, whereas he usually plays in the center of the field, not forgetting Chenane who plays more regularly as a left piston and who has evolved into the position left side.
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