Raja Casablanca Edges Renaissance Zemamra with Late Penalty in Thrilling Victory

In a thrilling Moroccan Pro League Round 20 match on Sunday at Shahid Ahmed Choukri Stadium, Raja Casablanca defeated Nahdat Zemamra 2-1.

In the third minute, Houssine Rahimi gave Raja the lead. Abdellah Farah equalized in the 78th minute after Zakaria Bahrou missed a penalty for Zemamra in the 64th.

Amin Azri's goal for Zemamra in the 91st minute, which VAR disallowed and gave Raja a penalty, was the game's high point of tension during injury time. The victory was sealed in the 96th minute when Adam Nafati scored from the penalty spot.

This victory ended Raja’s five-game winless streak, taking them to 28 points in 8th place. Meanwhile, Zemamra’s four-game winning run came to an end, leaving them in 3rd place with 37 points, behind AS FAR Rabat on goal difference.