Berkane won in this first leg final of the Confederation Cup against Zamalek, this Sunday, May 12. A dull match won 2-1 and which gives an advantage before the trip to Cairo.
This Sunday evening, RS Berkane was finally able to put on their jersey again to play the first round of the Confederation Cup final. It was a good thing for them, since they won the game 2-1 against Zamalek, thanks to a first period in which they were superior, but without shining.
In front of their audience, the Moroccans started this match much better than their opponents in the evening. After barely seven minutes of play, Youssef El Fahli infiltrated the area before collapsing after contact. This seemed too light, but after long minutes of checking with the VAR, Issoufou Dayo had the right to appear at the penalty spot to open the score. During the first half, the Zamalek players were generally overwhelmed in terms of investment and physical impact. Like the second goal, scored on a long cross from Adil Tahif, on which Mohamed El Morabit imposed himself with authority to make the break. Enough to make the Egyptians react when they return from the locker room. They who had created so few dangerous situations in the first act came back strong in the second. A delightful cross from Zizo crashed into the head of Seifeddine Jaziri who propelled the ball into the back of the net. A sham action in the end, since Jose Manuel Gomes’ men didn’t show much more. A magic paw from Zizo was about all they had in store. And this, even though Berkane slowed down considerably as the clock ticked down. But nothing happened, the pace dropped, too low for a final. Fortunately for the show and for Zamalek fans, there will be a return match. On May 19, on Egyptian soil, the two clubs will have to do at least a little better. Because the gap is minimal, especially since Cairo will benefit from a goal scored away.
