“El Clásico” Ends in a Goalless Draw Amidst Major Refereeing Controversy at Mohammed V Stadium
In a tense match held at Mohammed V Stadium on Wednesday evening, the clash known as “El Clásico” between Raja Casablanca and their guests, Military Army Club, ended in a goalless draw (0-0). The match was marked by excitement, exchanging attacks, and contentious refereeing decisions.
Nervous Start and Missed Opportunities
The match commenced cautiously from both teams, with early attacking attempts from Raja through Saber Bougrine and from the Military Army via Youssef El Fahli. However, neither side managed to seriously threaten the opposing goalkeeper.
In the 11th minute, the Military Army nearly opened the scoring when Ahmed Hamoudan’s shot hit the crossbar, marking the first missed opportunity of the match. Just three minutes later, Reda Selim repeated the attempt, finding the crossbar once more obstructing the Military Army’s pathway to an early lead.
Turning Points and Controversial Refereeing
As the second half began, the Military Army exerted substantial pressure. In the 54th minute, referee Anas Bash denied them a goal due to a handball decision, while Video Assistant Referee (VAR) overturned a potential penalty for the Military Army following a challenge by defender Youssef Belaarouri, confirming there was no foul. This decision sparked widespread controversy among fans and commentators.
Result and Ranking Implications
With this draw, Raja Casablanca’s points tally rose to 4, equal with the Military Army, temporarily placing both teams in third position. The post-match discussions heavily revolved around the performances of both teams and the officiating, remaining a hot topic of conversation.
