Wydad Casablanca Crushes SCC Mohammédia in 5-1 Victory, Tightening Title Race
Wydad Casablanca delivered a dominant performance, thrashing SCC Mohammédia 5-1 in a Botola Pro 1 match at Stade El Bachir on February 16, 2025. This resounding victory keeps Wydad hot on the heels of league leaders AS FAR in the Moroccan top-flight.
From the opening whistle, Wydad controlled the tempo and asserted their dominance. Their efforts paid off in the 33rd minute when South African forward Cassius Mailula connected with a pinpoint cross, heading the ball gracefully into the net. This stunning goal set the tone for the rest of the match, giving Wydad a comfortable 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
The second half saw Wydad return with the same intensity. In the 51st minute, they doubled their lead through Mohamed Raïhi. After SCC Mohammédia goalkeeper Oussama El Rahmani initially saved a penalty kick, Raïhi was quickest to react, slotting home the rebound. The penalty was awarded after a foul by Mohamed Malick, who was subsequently sent off, leaving SCC Mohammédia to play the remainder of the match with ten men.
Despite being a man down, SCC Mohammédia managed to pull a goal back in the 59th minute with a brilliant strike from Youssouf Dellouzi. However, any hopes of a comeback were dashed when Walid Sani scored an own goal in the 84th minute, restoring Wydad’s two-goal advantage.
Wydad continued their attacking onslaught in the closing stages. Samuel Oben added a fourth goal in the 89th minute, and Michaël Malsa capped off the rout with a fifth in stoppage time.
This emphatic victory propelled Wydad to 39 points, solidifying their second-place position in the Botola Pro 1 standings. They remain in close pursuit of AS FAR, who currently sit atop the table. Meanwhile, the defeat deepens the woes of SCC Mohammédia, who remain rooted to the bottom of the table with a mere 4 points, facing a serious threat of relegation. The pressure mounts as they struggle to find a way out of their current predicament. This match highlights the stark contrast in fortunes between the two sides, with Wydad vying for the title and SCC Mohammédia battling for survival. The Botola Pro 1 continues to deliver exciting and unpredictable results, promising a thrilling race to the finish.
Keywords: Wydad Casablanca, SCC Mohammédia, Botola Pro 1, Moroccan football, Cassius Mailula, Mohamed Raïhi, AS FAR, relegation, Stade El Bachir, football match report, Botola Pro standings, Moroccan league
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