Striker Oussama Lamlioui saved Berkane in the 89th minute (2-2) against Hassania Agadir on Friday 6 November at the Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia, on matchday 7 of Botola Pro Inwi.
Berkane narrowly avoided defeat. On Friday 6 November, at the Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia, they snatched a 2-2 draw against Hassania Agadir (HUSA) thanks to an equaliser from Oussama Lamlioui in the 89th minute, according to Le360.
A cruel scenario for HUSA, who had led since the 56th minute. The Agadir side saw their advantage melt away in the closing minutes and let two points slip.
A match full of twists and turns
The match had nevertheless started well for Berkane. Mounir Chouiar, the Berkane striker, opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. But Hassania responded before the break: Thamsanqa Orebonye equalised in first-half stoppage time (45+1), sending the two teams in level at half-time.
In the second half, the Agadir side took the lead in the 56th minute through Imad Riahi, HUSA’s scorer. Despite superior possession, Berkane found no answer until the 89th minute, when Oussama Lamlioui grabbed the equaliser.
Possession is not the game
The match statistics, provided by Goal.com, illustrate the contrast between Berkane’s possession and their attacking efficiency. Berkane controlled the ball with 56%, but had only 2 shots on target, against 8 for Hassania Agadir. A dominance of the ball that did not translate into shots on target.
Berkane, who failed to convert their possession into clear chances, record their fifth draw of the season (1 win, 5 draws). Hassania, meanwhile, let two points slip in the closing moments.
A tight table
In the Botola Pro Inwi standings, Berkane sit 13th with 8 points, according to Goal.com, while Hassania Agadir are 6th with 9 points. After this match, HUSA’s tally stands at 9 points, according to Le360.
The next matchday of Botola Pro Inwi will be the next fixture for both Berkane and HUSA.