Mouloudia Oran win in Biskra and remain second in the provisional standings

Mouloudia Oran beat the local Union 1-0 in Biskra on Tuesday evening in the fifth round of the “Mobilis” national championship. The away victory leaves the club second in the provisional standings on 10 points. In the other match played Tuesday, Mouloudia Alger drew 1-1 away to the local Association in Chlef. The club is third with 7 points.

Chabab Belouizdad lead the table on 13 points, three clear of Mouloudia Oran. At the bottom, Union de Biskra are 15th and Association de Chlef 16th, with 2 points apiece. Mouloudia Oran’s win thus came against a side near the foot of the table, while the draw in Chlef leaves Mouloudia Alger among the top three.

There were notable incidents in both matches. Mohamed Bangoura, a Mouloudia forward, missed a penalty in the 86th minute. In Chlef, Association midfielder Chamseddine Bekouche was sent off in the 90th+2 minute by referee Mohamed Rafik Aouina after receiving two yellow cards.