Wydad Athletic Club secured their first Botola Pro victory of the season on Saturday, defeating Difaâ El Jadida 2-0 at Stade El Abdi in the second round of Morocco's top flight. The win was courtesy of goals from Oussama Zemraoui and Silvère Ganvoula. Zemraoui opened the scoring in the 27th minute, giving Paulo Sérgio's side a one-goal advantage at halftime. This victory marked a significant turnaround for Wydad after a disappointing start to the new season.
The match saw Wydad control the more dangerous attacking moments despite having less possession. They recorded 11 shots compared with Difaâ's three and five efforts on target to the hosts' two. Silvère Ganvoula doubled the visitors' lead in the 59th minute, converting an assist from Morocco international Yahia Attiyat Allah. This goal sealed the win for Wydad, who held onto the two-goal advantage through the final whistle to collect their first three points of the campaign.
The result provided an immediate response to Wydad's disappointing start to the new season. They opened their Botola campaign with a surprise 3-1 home defeat to newly promoted Widad Témara at the Mohammed V Stadium on September 26. This loss was a setback for the Casablanca club, but they quickly rebounded with a convincing win against Difaâ El Jadida.
Difaâ El Jadida, meanwhile, remain without a point after two rounds. Their difficult start began with a 6-2 home defeat to COD Meknès before Saturday's loss to Wydad. The team will face an early task of recovering from consecutive defeats and eight goals conceded in their first two league matches. They will look to regroup and find their form in the upcoming matches.
The match also marked Ganvoula's first league goal of the campaign, while Zemraoui opened his scoring account for the season. For Ganvoula, this goal was a significant milestone, and he will look to build on this momentum in the upcoming matches. Wydad will now look to build momentum after their first victory, while Difaâ face a tough challenge in turning their season around.
Wydad's win was a significant boost to their campaign, and they will look to capitalize on this momentum in their upcoming matches. The team's performance against Difaâ El Jadida was a marked improvement from their previous match, and they will look to build on this display. With three points from two matches, Wydad will look to climb the table and establish themselves as a contender for the top spot.
The second round of the Botola Pro season saw several other matches take place, with Raja Open Botola Pro Campaign With 1-0 Win Over Renaissance Zemamra on the same day. The competition is heating up, and teams will look to secure crucial points in the upcoming matches. For Wydad, this win was a crucial step in the right direction, and they will look to maintain their momentum in the season.
Key points
- Wydad Athletic Club secured their first Botola Pro victory of the season with a 2-0 win against Difaâ El Jadida.
