Morocco’s AS FAR Bests Egypt’s FC Masar 2-1 to Attain Closing

Morocco’s AS FAR on Tuesday secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Egypt’s FC Masar to succeed in the ultimate of the CAF Women’s Champions League.

Touted as favorites, the defending Moroccan champions confirmed their willpower to proceed their journey. From the primary whistle, they displayed sharp focus, leaving no room for probability. Their depth shortly paid off. In the eleventh minute, Safa Banouk opened the scoring for the Rabat-based crew.

However, a momentary lapse almost price them. Sandrine Niyonkuru, introduced down within the field by Hajar Said, was awarded a penalty. But Moroccan goalkeeper Khadija Er-Rmichi rose to the event, brilliantly denying the Burundian striker’s try.

AS FAR got here near extending their lead with a number of harmful possibilities, however FC Masar’s protection held agency. Doha El Madani and Sanaa Mssoudy confirmed promise in assault however lacked precision in entrance of objective.

In the second half, the Moroccan aspect, led by the composed and skilled Nouhaila Benzina, managed the sport nicely. Despite FC Masar’s persistent efforts, their assaults failed to interrupt by means of AS FAR’s aggressive and compact line of defense. The Moroccan midfield dictated the tempo, thwarting Egyptian advances and creating counterattacking alternatives.

In stoppage time, Namibian referee Antsino Twanyanyuwa, after consulting VAR, awarded a penalty to FC Masar. Maya Ehab transformed to equalize, seemingly tilting the momentum.

But AS FAR struck again immediately. Just seconds later, Doha El Madani delivered a decisive blow, changing a spectacular left-sided free kick to seal the victory.

AS FAR will now face TP Mazembe within the remaining, led by Moroccan coach Lamia Boumehdi. The two groups met within the group stage, with AS FAR claiming a 3-1 victory.

This marks AS FAR’s second remaining look, the primary being in Morocco in 2022, the 12 months they claimed their maiden title. A win on this remaining would see them equal the file for many titles (2) held by South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns.