Ittihad Tangier came from behind to beat Amal Tiznit 3-1 in the opening round of the Botola Pro. S. Khorsa had given the hosts an early lead in the ninth minute, but the visitors responded before half-time and sealed the result in the second period. The final score leaves Tangier with three points and Amal Tiznit still searching for their first victory.
The opening goal came from S. Khorsa in the ninth minute, a moment that settled the hosts. Ittihad Tangier levelled on 45+1 through S. El Azhari and took the lead five minutes later when A. Maali scored. I. Dieng added a fourth in the 55th minute to put the game beyond doubt. The hosts had six shots on target but could only find the net once.
and here's the thing — Tangier did not dominate possession. They held 44 per cent against 56 but made their chances count. The hosts registered 200 attacks to 151, yet only three of their six shots on target found the back of the net. Tangier converted five shots on target into three goals, a conversion rate that tells you where the match was won.
Substitutions began in the 60th minute as Amal Tiznit tried to find a way back. Y. Anouar and M. Goulouss came on, followed by E. El Bellali and Y. Najari in the 71st minute. Tangier introduced Z. Essalhi in the 75th, then brought on S. El Azhari and H. Bouhbouh together in the 84th. A. Maali was replaced in the 85th, and S. Khorsa came off in the 90th.
Both sides picked up cards. E. El Bellali and A. Laaziri were booked for Amal Tiznit, while A. Adila received a yellow for the visitors. Neither team sent anyone off. The hosts had three offsides and 18 free kicks against them, but the yellow count stays at one per side.
Ittihad Tangier are now top of a table that has yet to fill up. They have zero games, zero points — this is the first matchday. Amal Tiznit sit in 15th place, also with zero games and zero points. The away win extends Tangier's recent good run, which included a 3-1 victory over Yakoub el-Mansour and a 2-1 win against KODM Meknes.
