RS Berkane Reach Champions League Semi-Finals for First Time in Club History
•Rabat – RS Berkane booked their place in the CAF Champions League semi-finals after a 1-0 win away to Sudan’s Al Hilal in the second leg of their quarter-final clash.
•Berkane will now face fellow Moroccan side AS FAR in the semi-finals, confirming an all-Moroccan clash and guaranteeing the country a place in the final.
•The first leg in Morocco had ended 1-1, leaving the tie open heading into the return match.
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المصدر: Morocco World News | Source: Morocco World NewsRabat – RS Berkane booked their place in the CAF Champions League semi-finals after a 1-0 win away to Sudan’s Al Hilal in the second leg of their quarter-final clash.
Berkane will now face fellow Moroccan side AS FAR in the semi-finals, confirming an all-Moroccan clash and guaranteeing the country a place in the final.
The first leg in Morocco had ended 1-1, leaving the tie open heading into the return match.
That meant Berkane needed a strong performance away from home, and they delivered when it mattered.
The game stayed tight for long periods, with both sides cautious and aware that a single goal could decide everything.
Al Hilal tried to use home advantage, but Berkane remained organized and patient.
The breakthrough came in the second half.
Berkane were awarded a penalty, which Monir Chouiar stepped up to take. He saw his effort saved, but the Moroccan side kept pushing forward.
Late in the game, deep into stoppage time at 90+3, Chouiar made up for the miss, scoring the only goal of the match to send Berkane through.
It was a decisive moment in a tense encounter, and it confirmed a historic achievement for the club.
This marks the first time RS Berkane have reached the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League, underlining their steady rise on the African stage in recent
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The result also shows a strong moment for Moroccan football overall.
Earlier, AS FAR had already secured their place in the semi-finals after an impressive 2-0 win away to Pyramids FC in Cairo.
After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, FAR produced a composed performance in Egypt, scoring early through Slim before Mohamed Hrimat added a second in the second half to seal qualification.
Winning in Cairo is never easy, but FAR handled the game well, controlling the tempo and limiting Pyramids’ chances.
With both RS Berkane and AS FAR now through, Morocco will have two teams in the semi-finals of the competition.
The semi-finals are set for April, with both Moroccan sides looking to go one step further and reach the final.
Read also: AS FAR Reach CAF Champions League Semi-Finals After Strong Away Win in Cairo
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