MAS de Fès 0-1 Wydad Casablanca Full Match Score Review | Botola Pro 2026 Drama
Wydad Casablanca vs MAS de Fès in the Botola Pro delivered a match that felt as if it had been written in shadows: one early strike, one missed penalty, rising cards, and a finale that never allowed the tension to breathe. At full time, the scoreboard stood frozen at MAS de Fès 0-1 Wydad Casablanca, with S. Benjdida emerging as the decisive figure of the night.
Early Shock: Benjdida Strikes in the 4th Minute
The match had barely settled into rhythm when Wydad Casablanca landed the blow that would echo through the entire contest. In the 4th minute, S. Benjdida found the breakthrough for the visitors, finishing a regular goal that pushed Wydad ahead 1-0.
It was not merely an early goal; it was a statement. MAS de Fès were forced into chase mode almost immediately, while Wydad suddenly had something precious to protect. From that moment onward, the match transformed into a psychological battle between urgency and resistance.
S. Benjdida Becomes the Hero
In a fixture defined by narrow margins, Benjdida’s name became the headline. His 4th-minute strike was the only goal of the game, and as the clock dragged toward full time, that single moment became heavier, louder, and more valuable.
Penalty Drama: N. Amrabat Misses the Moment
MAS de Fès were handed a golden chance to rewrite the first half in the 32nd minute when N. Amrabat stepped up for an in-game penalty. The stadium seemed to pause. The equalizer appeared within reach.
But the opportunity vanished. Amrabat missed, and with it went MAS de Fès’ clearest route back into the match. Wydad survived the scare, and the 1-0 lead remained intact, suddenly feeling even more dramatic than before.
First-Half Flashpoints Before the Break
As half-time approached, the match grew sharper and more emotional. Z. Hamadi of Wydad Casablanca received a yellow card in the 45+4 minute, adding pressure to the visitors just before the interval.
Moments later, in the 45+5 minute, MAS de Fès player N. Byar was also shown a yellow card. The closing seconds of the first half carried the feeling of a match beginning to boil beneath the surface.
At half-time, the score remained MAS de Fès 0-1 Wydad Casablanca. Benjdida’s early goal still separated the teams, while Amrabat’s missed penalty loomed large over the home side.
Second Half: MAS de Fès Chase, Wydad Resist
The second half opened with MAS de Fès needing a response, but Wydad Casablanca held firm. The visitors were not chasing spectacle; they were protecting survival. Every clearance, every pause, every duel became part of the larger defensive story.
In the 67th minute, MAS de Fès made a change as J. Bakasu was withdrawn. The substitution reflected the home side’s need to alter the rhythm, but the equalizer remained out of reach.
Discipline Trouble Intensifies for MAS de Fès
The match darkened for the home side in the 77th minute when MAS de Fès received another yellow card. Four minutes later, in the 81st minute, their discipline cracked further with a yellow-red card.
That dismissal deepened the crisis. Already behind, MAS de Fès now had to chase the game under even harsher conditions. Wydad Casablanca, still guarding Benjdida’s early strike, could sense the finish line drawing nearer.
Late Changes and Final Tension
In the 85th minute, Wydad Casablanca made a substitution as Y. Dalouzi came on for A. Brika. It was a late adjustment designed to manage the closing phase, preserve energy, and protect the narrow lead.
The drama still had one more sting. In the 89th minute, W. Ben Yedder of MAS de Fès was shown a yellow card, underlining the frustration of a team that had fought for a way back but found only resistance and regret.
Full-Time Score: MAS de Fès 0-1 Wydad Casablanca
When the final whistle arrived at 90 minutes, the scoreline was unchanged: MAS de Fès 0-1 Wydad Casablanca. The match belonged to one goal, one missed penalty, and one hero.
S. Benjdida’s 4th-minute strike proved decisive, giving Wydad Casablanca a hard-earned Botola Pro victory. MAS de Fès will remember the missed penalty from N. Amrabat as the moment the story might have turned. Instead, the night ended with Wydad standing firm and Benjdida crowned as the match-winner.
Match Summary
- Full-time score: MAS de Fès 0-1 Wydad Casablanca
- Goal: S. Benjdida, 4’
- Missed penalty: N. Amrabat, 32’
- Half-time score: MAS de Fès 0-1 Wydad Casablanca
- Key hero: S. Benjdida
- Late pressure: MAS de Fès received multiple cards, including a yellow-red in the 81st minute