JSM Tiaret and RC Kouba shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 on October 24, 2026, with the home side twice fighting back to deny the visitors a valuable away win.

The match had the feel of a promotion-race encounter from the opening minutes: competitive in midfield, direct in attack, and full of momentum swings. RC Kouba struck first, JSM Tiaret responded before half-time, the hosts edged ahead after the break, and Kouba found a late equalizer to ensure the points were split.

Match overview

RC Kouba started with purpose and looked to press JSM Tiaret high up the pitch. The visitors won several early second balls and created the first clear opening when a quick move down the right ended with a low finish into the corner. JSM Tiaret were rattled for a spell but gradually found their rhythm through the midfield, using the width of the pitch to stretch Kouba's defensive block.

The equalizer arrived before the interval and changed the mood of the game. JSM Tiaret pushed their full-backs higher and began to deliver more crosses into the box. The pressure told when a well-worked move ended with a composed finish from inside the penalty area.

The second half was more open. JSM Tiaret took the lead after a spell of sustained pressure, but RC Kouba refused to fold. The visitors pushed more players forward in the final 20 minutes and were rewarded with a late goal that silenced the home crowd and secured a point.

Key moments

• 18th minute: RC Kouba took the lead after a fast break, finishing calmly past the JSM Tiaret goalkeeper.
• 41st minute: JSM Tiaret equalized with a flowing move that ended in a low shot from the edge of the area.
• 63rd minute: The hosts went ahead after sustained pressure, converting from close range following a scramble in the box.
• 84th minute: RC Kouba found the equalizer with a late attacking surge, beating the goalkeeper with a precise finish.

Tactical story

JSM Tiaret's game plan revolved around controlling the middle third and using quick switches of play to open space on the flanks. Their midfield worked hard to close down Kouba's central players, and their full-backs provided attacking width when the hosts had possession. The approach paid off for long spells, especially after half-time.

RC Kouba were dangerous in transition and looked comfortable attacking space rather than dominating the ball. Their first goal came from exactly that pattern, and their late equalizer followed a period of sustained pressure in which they committed more bodies forward. The visitors' willingness to keep pushing until the end was rewarded.

Defensively, both teams had spells of vulnerability. JSM Tiaret struggled at times with Kouba's quick counters, while RC Kouba found it difficult to contain the hosts' aerial threat and second-phase attacks. Those weaknesses produced an entertaining, end-to-end contest.

Standout performers

JSM Tiaret's midfield驱动力 was central to their comeback, repeatedly linking defense and attack and setting the tempo after the interval. Their forward line also caused problems with movement in the box. For RC Kouba, the wide players were a constant outlet, and the striker's hold-up play helped the visitors relieve pressure and build attacks. Both goalkeepers made important saves in a match that could easily have produced more goals.

What the draw means

The point keeps both clubs in the thick of the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 promotion conversation. JSM Tiaret will be frustrated to have surrendered the lead late, but the character shown in twice coming from behind is a positive sign. RC Kouba will take confidence from their resilience and their ability to create chances away from home.

With the table still tight, dropped points in matches like this can prove costly at the end of the season. Both sides will look back on the 2-2 draw as a missed opportunity in some respects and a valuable point in others.