In a tightly contested encounter at the Stade Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, AS FAR Rabat secured a crucial 2–1 victory over DHJ Difaa Hassani Jadidi on June 5, 2026, in Round 24 of the Botola Pro. The win kept the home side firmly in the title race, while DHJ remained mid-table but showed resilience in a match that swung on two moments of quality in the first half.

Match Overview

AS FAR Rabat, playing in front of their passionate supporters, entered the match knowing that a slip could damage their championship ambitions. DHJ, who have been inconsistent this season, aimed to play spoilers. The opening exchanges were cagey, with both sides cautious in midfield. But the deadlock was broken in the 23rd minute when AS FAR’s Moroccan international striker Amine Ouattara latched onto a through ball and slotted past the goalkeeper to make it 1–0.

Key Moments

• 23′ – AS FAR goal (1–0): Ouattara’s clinical finish from a clever assist by playmaker Reda Hajhouj.
• 38′ – DHJ equalizer (1–1): A well-worked corner routine saw defender Yassine Rami power a header into the net to stun the home crowd.
• 45+1′ – AS FAR winner (2–1): Just before halftime, winger Mehdi Boukhriss curled a free kick over the wall and inside the far post, restoring the lead.
• 68′ – DHJ red card: A rash tackle from DHJ midfielder Soufiane Karkachi earned a second yellow, reducing the visitors to ten men.

Tactical Story

AS FAR dominated possession, but DHJ’s compact shape frustrated them in the opening quarter. The home side’s breakthrough came from a vertical pass that split the defense. After the equalizer, AS FAR coach Sven Vandenbroek urged his team to press higher, leading to the free kick just before halftime. In the second half, the numerical advantage allowed AS FAR to control the tempo, though they failed to add a third due to excellent saves from DHJ goalkeeper Mohamed Amsif.

Standout Players

• Mehdi Boukhriss (AS FAR): The winger’s free kick was the match-winner, and his constant running troubled the DHJ defense all night.
• Yassine Rami (DHJ): Scored the equalizer and was solid at the back until the red card forced his team to reorganize.
• Reda Hajhouj (AS FAR): Orchestrated play from midfield, creating the opening goal and dictating the pace.

Table Impact

With 52 points from 24 matches, AS FAR Rabat moved to second place in the Botola Pro standings, just two points behind leaders Wydad Casablanca. The win strengthened their push for a first league title since 2023. DHJ Difaa Hassani Jadidi remained in ninth place with 32 points, their playoff hopes fading but still mathematically alive. The result also extended AS FAR’s unbeaten home run to eight matches, a key factor in their title challenge.