A defeat (0-2) with bitter taste for Walid’s men against Raja Casablanca the sworn enemy who returned to 1 point behind the leader, WAC Casablanca.
Why has Botola’s leader never returned to his match. Wydadis supporters slam the referee of this match. Which title contender has a more favorable schedule?
After 15 days filled with festivities, WAC players had no choice but to pull up their sleeves and face the harsh realities of Botola. For many reasons, the slap came off as violent.
First, players were contacted by all media outlets in the days following the Champions League victory. After a long, exhausting African campaign, it was imperative that the players take some time to relax. Because of the long journeys and repetitive matches every three days, the organisms needed to rest. The Wydadis were also banned from recruiting during last winter’s transfer window. Walid Regragui does not have a lot of bench depth. The feeling of fatigue was obvious.
Yahya Attiatallah, Achraf dari, and Yahya jabrane all played Monday night in the national team’s match against Liberia. Although it was a short journey, you will find that the Wydadis were spread out between the celebrations with supporters, the A’s and the media.
Raja and the Challenge of the New Presidential President
The Raja was focused, however. To be within 1 point of the leader, win the derby. The GreensThey were going all out for this cleaver match. Aziz El Badraoui was elected as the new president of Raja of Casablanca. He is a Moroccan businessman who wants “his time and money to help his health”. This was a great moment, especially since they were already on a positive dynamic. On the day of the derby, he was elected the head of the club and promised a special bonus to beat his city rival. He also offered a sum of around 140,000 Dhs (or approximately 14,000 Euros) per participant.
This bonus was able to motivate Rajaouis’ players, who had the smileta and did not need any encouragement from the referees to win the derby. What are the Supporters’ faults? Red WhiteRedouane Jiyed, referee
The referee is usually named Jiyed in Arabic. This means “good”. However, Wydadis supporters do not like him. The 2 penalties are true, there was contact, and the 2 reds Mohsine Metouali (author of an arm of honour when he scored the second goal), and JuvhelTsoumou (author of a slap) deserve the 2 yellow cards. Wydadis supporters were furious at Guy Mbenza’s disallowed goals.
Indeed, yahya Allah slipped the ball to Reda Jaadi on a left-hand action. Reda Jaadi was not offside at any time and crossed for Guy Mebnza, who scored. Although the Rajaouis claim they have stopped playing, the rule has changed. The referee raises the flag at end of action, and I can assure you, offside was not an issue.
It is a fact of the game. However, it is important to emphasize it, even though Raja fully deserved their victory. The African Champions weren’t there. She is now one point behind Wydadi. But will she be capable of stealing the title Champion from her sworn adversary? We will examine the remaining competition and the calendars of both the teams.
First, today is the 25th day for the Botola. There are still 5 days to go before the championship ends. Apart from the reduction in the gap from 4 to 1, these are the first consequences of this derby.
Raja de Casablanca’s captain and master will be playing Mohssine Metaouali in several matches. This will affect Rachid Taoussi’s tactical device. Wydad’s red cards will not have much impact, as they concern Juvhel Tuumou, Guy Mbenza’s understudy and WAC striker.
Wydad has a favorable calendar
Concerning the calendar, he seems more relaxed on the WAC side than Raja, who receives 3 times at the Stade Mohamed V. Raja, however, only receives 2 matches, knowing that he still has one match to play in purge.
The African Champions will be making a dangerous trip to the Orientale against the winner CAF Cup. They will also have the opportunity to receive at home FUS Rabat on the last day, a club Walid Regragui is very familiar with but who has played poor tricks in the first leg…
Raja de Casablanca is the third tough FAR team. And, most importantly, they travel the last day to Fez to meet MAS. MAS is competing in the CAF Cup…
It is certain that the Championship cards were completely redistributed in this derby. We will be treated to a very exciting end to Botola…, and this, for our greatest pleasure…
Nasredine NASRI
Here is the Championship Calendar.
Day 26: WAC Vs JSS SCCM
Day 27: RSB vs WAC Raja vs OCS
28th Day: WAC vs DHJ HUSA vs Raja
Day 29: MCO vs WAC Raja vs FAR
Day 30: WAC vs. FUS MAS vs Raja
Source: sportnewsafrica
