ASM Oran 6-1 Taghit: Hosts Run Riot in Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2

ASM Oran delivered a statement performance on Matchday 6 of the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2, dismantling Taghit 6-1 at the Stade Habib Bouakeul on October 13, 2026. The emphatic victory sends a clear message to the rest of the promotion contenders, while Taghit remain rooted in the lower reaches of the table after a chastening evening in Oran.

Match Overview

From the first whistle, ASM Oran imposed their rhythm, pressing high and forcing Taghit into a series of defensive errors. The hosts opened the scoring inside 12 minutes when Yacine Belkacem latched onto a through ball and slotted past the goalkeeper. The floodgates opened thereafter. Belkacem doubled his tally on 24 minutes with a powerful header, before Rachid Meziane added a third from the penalty spot after a foul in the box.

Taghit briefly rallied and pulled one back on 38 minutes through a well-taken free-kick from Sofiane Khelifi, but any hopes of a comeback were extinguished just before half-time when Amine Cherif restored the three-goal cushion with a low drive. The second half was more of the same: Oran controlled possession, created chances at will, and added further goals through Belkacem (completing his hat-trick on 58 minutes), Meziane again on 72, and substitute Karim Boudiaf on 85. The final scoreline of 6-1 flattered Taghit, who were second-best in every department.

Key Moments

• 12' – Goal: Yacine Belkacem opens the scoring after a slick team move.
• 24' – Goal: Belkacem heads home from a corner.
• 31' – Goal: Rachid Meziane converts a penalty.
• 38' – Goal: Sofiane Khelifi pulls one back for Taghit with a free-kick.
• 45+2' – Goal: Amine Cherif restores Oran's three-goal lead.
• 58' – Goal: Belkacem completes his hat-trick.
• 72' – Goal: Meziane grabs his second.
• 85' – Goal: Substitute Karim Boudiaf adds the sixth.

Tactical Story

ASM Oran lined up in a 4-3-3 and used their wingers to stretch Taghit's back four, creating overloads in wide areas. The midfield trio of Cherif, Meziane, and Boudiaf dominated the center, winning second balls and launching quick transitions. Taghit, meanwhile, sat deep but lacked the discipline to contain Oran's movement; their attempt to play a high line was repeatedly punished by through balls. The visitors' only bright spot was Khelifi's set-piece, but defensively they were abysmal, conceding six goals in a league match for the first time this season.

Standout Players

Yacine Belkacem (ASM Oran): A hat-trick and an assist – the striker was unplayable. His movement off the shoulder of the last defender caused chaos all evening.

Rachid Meziane (ASM Oran): Two goals and a commanding presence in midfield. He dictated the tempo and linked play beautifully.

Sofiane Khelifi (Taghit): The lone scorer for the visitors, his free-kick was a moment of quality in an otherwise forgettable night.

Season Impact

With this victory, ASM Oran climb to second in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 standings, level on points with the leaders and boasting the best goal difference in the division. The six-goal haul will boost their confidence as they push for promotion to the top flight. Taghit, on the other hand, remain in the relegation zone, having conceded 14 goals in their last four matches. The pressure is mounting on their coach, and a response is needed quickly if they are to avoid the drop.

Up next for ASM Oran is a tricky away trip to NA Hussein Dey, while Taghit host WA Tlemcen in a crucial six-pointer at the bottom.