Royal Army defeats Ittihad Tangier 2-0.

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Royal Army Defeats Ittihad Tanger with Two Goals

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - 22:11

The Royal Army secured a victory over their guests Ittihad Tanger with a score of 2-0 in a match held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in the capital Rabat, as part of the fifth round of the professional football league.

The first half saw the "military" team dominate, creating several scoring opportunities, the most notable being a penalty in the 35th minute, which Youssef Al-Fahli missed after Ittihad Tanger's goalkeeper Badr Eddin Abahir saved it, ending the first half without goals.

In the second half, the Royal Army continued to apply pressure in search of a lead, while Ittihad Tanger played with ten men after their Botswana player Gabi Edwin Mohotsiwas was sent off. Youssef Al-Fahli managed to open the scoring in the 78th minute from a penalty, which the referee ordered to be retaken after the first attempt.

In the final moments of the match, Abdel Fattah Hadraf doubled the "military" team's lead by scoring the second goal in the 90+5 minute, confirming the Royal Army's victory and securing three points.

With this win, the Royal Army raised their points total to seven, climbing to fifth place, ahead of Ittihad Tanger on goal difference, who also has the same points and occupies sixth place.

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