Match Report: Paradou AC 0–2 ES Setif

Match Overview

ES Setif claimed a convincing 2–0 away victory over Paradou AC on 6 June 2026 at the Stade Omar Hamadi in Algiers. The visitors controlled the game from start to finish, scoring once in each half to extend their unbeaten run to five matches.

Key Moments

• 22’ – Goal! ES Setif’s Youcef Laouafi opened the scoring with a powerful header from a corner delivered by Abdelmoumene Khedairia.
• 55’ – Goal! Striker Fouad Ghanem doubled the lead after a swift counter‑attack, rounding Paradou’s goalkeeper Oussama Grib and slotting into an empty net.
• 78’ – Missed chance Paradou’s Billel Bensaha hit the crossbar from 20 yards, their best opportunity of the match.

Tactical Story

Setif began with a compact 4‑4‑2 shape, ceding possession but pressing aggressively in midfield. Paradou, attempting to build from the back, were repeatedly caught in transition. The central midfield pair of Ibrahim Beneddine and Khedairia won the second balls and launched rapid attacks. Paradou’s lone striker Mourad Bencherifa was isolated and ineffective.

Standout Players

• Youcef Laouafi (ESS) – Scored the crucial opening goal and was solid defensively on the left.
• Fouad Ghanem (ESS) – Clinical finish and constant menace on the break.
• Abdelmoumene Khedairia (ESS) – Provided an assist and dictated play from midfield.

Table Impact

ES Setif climb to third in the Ligue 1 standings, keeping pace with the title race. Paradou AC remain mired in the bottom half, now winless in four games.