UTS Union Touarga Sport Rabat 1–0 Ittihad Riadi Tanger – Botola Pro Narrow Win

July 3, 2026 – Stade Prince Moulay Hassan

UTS Union Touarga Sport Rabat edged Ittihad Riadi Tanger 1–0 courtesy of a first-half strike that proved enough to secure three vital points. The win moves UTS further away from the relegation zone, while Tanger remain deep in trouble at the bottom of the Botola Pro table.

Match Overview

The home side started with intent and controlled the early exchanges. Their pressure paid off in the 23rd minute when Anas El Ouasti swept home from the edge of the box after a clever lay-off. Tanger grew into the game in the second half but lacked precision in front of goal, with their best chance coming from a header that flashed just wide.

Key Moments

• 23’ – Goal: Anas El Ouasti (UTS) – Right-footed shot from inside the area.
• 55’ – Save: UTS goalkeeper Mehdi El Rifai tipped a long-range effort over the bar.
• 74’ – Miss: Tanger’s Abdelkrim El Badaoui headed inches past the post from a corner.
• 89’ – Block: UTS defender Hamza Haddadi threw himself in front of a goal-bound shot.

Tactical Story

UTS defended resolutely after taking the lead, dropping into a compact 4-4-2 shape that frustrated Tanger’s attempts to build through midfield. Tanger’s coach tried to inject urgency by introducing two attacking substitutes, but UTS’s backline held firm. The visitors’ lack of a clinical finisher has been a recurring problem all season.

Standout Players

Anas El Ouasti was the match-winner and also worked hard defensively, tracking back to help his full-back. Midfielder Yassine El Ghazouani anchored the UTS midfield with discipline and timely interceptions. For Tanger, winger Mourad Batna showed the most menace but could not find the equaliser.

Season Impact

UTS Union Touarga Sport Rabat climb to 12th place, now six points clear of the drop zone. Ittihad Riadi Tanger remain rooted to the bottom of the standings, eight points from safety with just nine matches remaining. Survival looks increasingly unlikely unless their attack can find form.