Chabab Mordjan Oran secured a 74-67 road win over CSC Jasir in the Algeria Super Division on Friday night, using a decisive fourth-quarter run to pull away in a closely contested game. The visitors trailed for parts of the second half but found another gear down the stretch to claim an important two points.

Mordjan find a late surge

The game was tight through three quarters, with neither team able to build a significant lead. CSC Jasir led 35-34 at halftime and 50-49 entering the final period, but Chabab Mordjan Oran opened the fourth with a 9-0 run that changed the momentum. The visitors never surrendered the lead again, answering every Jasir challenge with timely baskets and free throws.

Mordjan shot 46% from the field and held Jasir to 39%. The rebounding battle was nearly even, but Mordjan’s 12 offensive rebounds led to 15 second-chance points, which proved crucial in a game decided by small margins. Jasir stayed close with three-point shooting but went cold in the final five minutes.

Match flow

The first quarter was a defensive struggle, with both teams feeling each other out. Jasir led 18-16 after 10 minutes, relying on mid-range jumpers and aggressive drives. Mordjan responded in the second quarter, using a balanced attack to take a brief lead before Jasir edged ahead at the break. The third quarter was a back-and-forth exchange, with six lead changes and neither team leading by more than four points.

In the fourth, Mordjan’s defense tightened. They forced Jasir into contested shots and limited second-chance opportunities. Offensively, Mordjan attacked the paint and drew fouls, reaching the bonus with over five minutes remaining. The visitors made 10 of 12 free throws in the final quarter to close out the win.

Key moments

• Fourth-quarter run: Mordjan opened the period with a 9-0 surge.
• Second-chance points: Mordjan 15, Jasir 8.
• Free throws in the fourth: Mordjan 10-of-12.
• Largest lead: Mordjan by 8 in the final minute.

Standout performers

Yacine Benali led Chabab Mordjan Oran with 20 points and seven rebounds, consistently scoring in key moments. Karim Belhadj added 16 points and five assists, while center Rachid Haddad contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds. For CSC Jasir, Sofiane Merabet was the game’s top scorer with 22 points, and Amine Cherif added 14 points. Jasir’s bench provided energy, but the team’s late turnovers proved costly.

Algeria Super Division context

The win gives Chabab Mordjan Oran valuable momentum in the Algeria Super Division standings and underlines their ability to win on the road. CSC Jasir will be disappointed to lose a game they led entering the fourth quarter, but the performance showed they can compete with one of the division’s stronger sides. Both teams will look to build on their respective strengths in the next round, with Mordjan aiming to maintain their late-game execution and Jasir focusing on closing out tight contests.