ESM Koléa 1-3 NA Hussein Dey
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 | 8 May 2026

Match Overview

NA Hussein Dey bounced back from recent poor form with an emphatic 3-1 victory on the road against ESM Koléa in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2. The visitors dominated from the first whistle and were clinical in front of goal, while Koléa’s late consolation could not disguise a thoroughly deserved defeat.

Key Moments

• 18' – Hussein Dey opened the scoring when Abdelmoumene Aouich headed home from a corner.
• 32' – Youcef Boudia doubled the lead with a powerful strike from the edge of the box.
• 56' – The game was effectively over as Ibrahim Bouhaddouz tapped in a low cross for 3-0.
• 79' – ESM Koléa pulled one back through Ishak Bouziane, who converted a penalty after a handball.

Tactical Analysis

NA Hussein Dey employed a 4-3-3 formation, overwhelming Koléa’s three-man midfield. The away side pressed aggressively, forced errors, and quickly transitioned into attack. Koléa, by contrast, looked disjointed – their 4-2-3-1 offered little protection to the back four, and they struggled to create meaningful chances until the scoreline was beyond reach.

Standout Players

• Abdelmoumene Aouich (Hussein Dey) – Imposing in the air and capped his display with a goal.
• Youcef Boudia (Hussein Dey) – Midfield maestro who controlled the tempo and scored a cracker.
• Ishak Bouziane (Koléa) – Won and converted the penalty, but his teammates offered little support.

Season Implications

NA Hussein Dey climb to 9th place in the Ligue 2 table, now nine points clear of the relegation zone, providing breathing room for the final stretch. For ESM Koléa, the defeat leaves them in 13th place – just above the drop zone on goal difference. With a tough run-in ahead, Koléa’s survival hopes hang in the balance.