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Caf Confederation Cup: RS Berkane on brink of third title after narrow win over SC Zamalek

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Caf Confederation Cup: RS Berkane on brink of third title after narrow win over SC Zamalek

The Egyptians fought hard to get a vital away goal in the final of the Caf second-tier competition played this weekend.

  • The two teams met in Morocco for the first leg
  • The hosts claimed a 2-1 win
  • Second leg set for Saturday in Egypt

RS Berkane - CAF Confederation Cup

WHAT HAPPENED?

Morocco outfit RS Bekane are a step away from winning this season’s Caf Confederation Cup after defeating Egyptian heavyweights Zamalek 2-1 on Sunday night.

Issoufou Dayo scored in favour of the hosts from a penalty spot after just 13 minutes, before Adil Tahif made it 2-0 20 minutes later.

However, Zamalek ensured they got a vital away goal in the 46th minute courtesy of Seifeddine Jaziri to end the fixture 2-1 ahead of the second leg in a week.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Having lost the first leg by a narrow margin, The Royal Club can still be crowned if they secure a 1-0 win at home thanks to the away goal rule.

This is the second time Zamalek and RS Berkane are meeting in the final; the initial one was in 2019 when the Egyptians claimed their maiden Caf CC crown.

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WHAT NEXT?

Having reached the final three times and emerging victorious two times, RS Berkane can fancy their chances of winning their third title.

However, Zamalek might rely on the home-ground advantage to secure a favourable result and make their fans happy.

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