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Renaissance Berkane Thrashes Stellenbosch in Thrilling CAF Confederation Cup Clash
Durban, South Africa – Renaissance Berkane secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Stellenbosch FC in a captivating CAF Confederation Cup group stage match held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. The match, played on December 8th, 2024, was marked by the Moroccan team’s offensive prowess and clinical finishing.
Youssef Zghoudi shone, scoring two goals (minutes 5 and 15), assisted by Youssef Mehri and A. Khairi respectively. Berkane’s third goal arrived in the 83rd minute courtesy of Reda Hajji, with an assist from Idriss Dayo. Despite Renaissance Berkane’s high shot count (15 shots, 6 on target), Stellenbosch put up a stubborn defense until the very end. However, Berkane’s efficiency proved decisive. Stellenbosch’s sole goal came in the 87th minute through C. Butsaka, assisted by S. Barns, when the game was already practically decided.
Stellenbosch dominated possession (61%), but their inability to convert chances cost them dearly. The South African team also accumulated four yellow cards, reflecting their frustration against the Moroccan side’s pressure. Renaissance Berkane, on the other hand, received only one yellow card.
Substitutions stellenbosch: at minute 46 S. Barns came in and A. Cupido went out., at minute 67 C. Butsaka came in and G. Palace went out., at minute 79 P. Langelihle came in and S. Nduli went out., at minute 89 K. Lekoloane came in and J. Adams went out., at minute 89 I. Jabaar came in and A. De Jong went out.
Substitutions renaissance berkane: at minute 67 R. Hajji came in and A. Khairi went out., at minute 79 I. Riahi came in and Y. Mehri went out., at minute 80 M. El Morabit came in and P. Bassene went out., at minute 88 A. El Maswab came in and Y. Labhiri went out., at minute 88 O. Lamlioui came in and Y. Zghoudi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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