CR Belouizdad secured a narrow victory over Biskra at the Stade de Biskra, winning 1-0 in Ligue 1's third round of the Regular Season. The match took place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, and the result leaves the visitors in third place while the hosts remain in ninth. The decisive moment arrived in the final quarter of the game, with S. Boukhanchouche finding the net in the 78th minute.
Neither side created much early, and the match remained goalless until the second half. The first changes came in the 64th minute, with Biskra bringing on A. Kahia and M. Belkhadem, followed by M. Hammia just a minute later. CR Belouizdad responded in the 77th with fresh legs, introducing D. Kaassis and Y. Laouafi.
Boukhanchouche's goal gave the visitors something to hold on to, though he picked up a yellow card himself eight minutes later. Biskra pushed for an equaliser, making two more substitutions in the 85th minute through Y. Saindou and A. Zeke Omwele. A third caution was shown in the 87th minute, bringing the total cards to five.
The statistics tell a story of a match where chances were scarce. Biskra had 44 per cent possession and 121 attacks, yet registered zero shots on target. CR Belouizdad, with 56 per cent possession and 128 attacks, managed three shots on target, of which two found the target. The visitors' 60 per cent shot accuracy proved decisive in a game where one goal made all the difference.
For Biskra, this result extends a difficult run. They had drawn against Ben Aknoun in their previous outing on September 10, 2-2, but have since lost four consecutive matches across competitions. The single point from one league game keeps them rooted near the bottom of the table.
CR Belouizdad, meanwhile, continue to build momentum. They beat ES Setif 1-0 on September 11 and have now gone two games unbeaten in Ligue 1 with one win and one draw. The four points from two matches put them in a strong position, and the away win at Biskra adds to their growing confidence.