FAR Rabat edged out AS Sale 89-86 in a thrilling Morocco D1 League encounter on June 18, 2026, delivering a classic rivalry night that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. The match, played at a vibrant home venue, saw the hosts withstand a fierce second-half comeback from AS Sale to secure a narrow three-point victory.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams traded baskets with high intensity. FAR Rabat established a early lead behind sharp perimeter shooting and disciplined defense, going into halftime with a 48-42 advantage. The third quarter, however, belonged to AS Sale, who tightened their defensive rotations and forced several turnovers to tie the game at 68-68 heading into the final period.

Key Moments

• Fourth-quarter surge: FAR Rabat opened the final frame on a 9-2 run, reclaiming the lead and pushing it to 77-70 with under six minutes remaining.
• AS Sale's response: The visitors answered with a 12-5 spurt, capped by a three-pointer that brought them within one point at 85-84 with 1:10 left.
• Clutch free throws: FAR Rabat’s star guard calmly sank four free throws in the final 30 seconds, while AS Sale missed a potential game-tying three at the buzzer.

Tactical Story

FAR Rabat controlled the paint early, using their size advantage to score 38 points inside compared to AS Sale’s 26. But AS Sale’s switching defense forced the hosts into tough mid-range shots in the second half. The difference proved to be FAR Rabat’s ability to draw fouls and convert at the stripe—they shot 21-of-26 from the free-throw line, while AS Sale managed only 14-of-19.

Standout Players

• FAR Rabat: Their leading scorer poured in 28 points on efficient 10-of-16 shooting, including 6-of-8 from the free-throw line down the stretch. He also dished out 7 assists and grabbed 5 rebounds.
• AS Sale: The away team’s top performer registered 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals, nearly willing his team to victory with a dominant third quarter.

Season Impact

With this win, FAR Rabat moved into second place in the Morocco D1 League standings, improving their record to 15-6. AS Sale dropped to 13-8 but remain in the top four, keeping their playoff hopes firmly alive. The result also tightens the head-to-head series between these two historic clubs, setting up an even more anticipated rematch later in the season.