Moustakbal Baladiat Rouissat 2–1 Paradou AC | Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 19 May 2026

In a tightly contested encounter at the Stade Municipal de Rouissat, Moustakbal Baladiat Rouissat secured a vital 2–1 victory over Paradou AC on Tuesday evening. The win lifted Rouissat further away from the relegation zone and dealt a blow to Paradou’s ambitions of climbing into the top half of the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 standings.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Rouissat pressed high, looking to unsettle Paradou’s famously composed backline. The home side’s intensity paid off inside the first 20 minutes, as they surged into a two-goal lead. However, Paradou, known for their youth academy production, fought back with a goal just before the hour mark. Despite sustained pressure in the final half-hour, the visitors could not find an equaliser, leaving Rouissat to celebrate a hard-fought three points.

Key Moments

• 12’ – Goal: Rouissat 1–0 – A swift counter-attack down the right flank ended with a low cross turned in from close range by the home centre-forward. The Rouissat bench erupted as the ball nestled into the corner of the net.
• 23’ – Goal: Rouissat 2–0 – A well-worked free-kick from 30 metres out was headed powerfully past the Paradou goalkeeper, doubling the advantage and silencing the visiting support.
• 58’ – Goal: Paradou 2–1 – Paradou’s left winger cut inside onto his right foot and unleashed a curling effort that beat the Rouissat goalkeeper at his near post. The goal gave the visitors renewed belief.
• 78’ – Red Card (Rouissat) – The home side were reduced to ten men after a second yellow card for a reckless tackle in midfield. Paradou pushed forward in waves but could not breach the resolute defence.

Tactical Story

Rouissat adopted a compact 4‑4‑2 shape, looking to exploit space behind Paradou’s full‑backs. Their early double strike came from exactly that pattern – direct transitions after winning the ball in midfield. Paradou, under coach Mohamed Tiaïba, tried to build through central triangles but often found their final ball lacking precision. After the red card, Rouissat dropped into a deep 4‑4‑1 block, soaking up pressure and clearing crosses with determination. Paradou’s inability to convert territorial dominance into clear‑cut chances proved costly.

Standout Players

• Rouissat’s centre‑back (No. 4) – Dominated aerially and made a crucial last‑ditch tackle in the 85th minute.
• Paradou’s left winger (No. 11) – The goal was a moment of individual quality, and he remained the visitors’ most dangerous outlet throughout.
• Rouissat goalkeeper – Made four saves, including a sharp stop from a low drive in stoppage time, to preserve the victory.

Table Impact

The result moves Moustakbal Baladiat Rouissat to 31 points from 26 matches, giving them a four‑point cushion above the relegation places. For Paradou AC, the defeat leaves them on 33 points, missing a chance to leapfrog into the top six. With only four rounds remaining, every point carries extra weight in the battle for both survival and continental qualification.

Rouissat will travel to CS Constantine in their next fixture, while Paradou return home to face MC Oran. Both sides will need to sharpen their execution if they are to achieve their season objectives.