Union Sportive Boujaad 2–1 Raja de Beni Mellal
Morocco Botola 2 – Matchday 28 | May 9, 2026 – 23:00 local time

Match Overview

Union Sportive Boujaad strengthened their mid‑table credentials with a hard‑fought 2‑1 victory over Raja de Beni Mellal under the floodlights on a warm May evening in Boujaad. The home side turned in a disciplined second‑half performance after a evenly‑matched first period, earning three vital points in the Botola 2 promotion race.

Raja de Beni Mellal entered the contest looking to build momentum after a mid‑season revival, but Boujaad’s resilience in the final third proved decisive. The result lifts Union Sportive Boujaad into the top half of the standings, while Beni Mellal remain in the lower reaches of the table.

Key Moments

• 17' – Boujaad strike first: A sweeping counter‑attack caught the Raja defence out of shape. Left‑winger Yassine El Haddaoui cut inside from the flank and lashed a low drive into the far corner to make it 1‑0.
• 39' – Beni Mellal equalise: The visitors responded with a well‑worked set‑piece. A corner from the right was headed powerfully home by central defender Hamza Oukili, restoring parity just before half‑time.
• 68' – Boujaad regain the lead: Substitute striker Ayoub Boussoufa fired a loose ball from the edge of the box after a defender’s clearance only fell as far as him. The shot deflected slightly and nestled inside the post to make it 2‑1.
• 84' – Beni Mellal denied by the woodwork: A venomous long‑range effort from Raja midfielder Younes Lazaar struck the crossbar as the visitors pushed for a late equaliser.

Tactical Story

Union Sportive Boujaad set up in a compact 4‑4‑2, aiming to absorb pressure and break quickly through El Haddaoui and striker Sofiane Benjelloun. Raja de Beni Mellal, lining up in a 4‑3‑3, enjoyed more possession early on but struggled to break down Boujaad’s organised defensive block.

After conceding the equaliser, Boujaad coach Rachid Ammour adjusted by pushing his wingers higher and instructing his midfielders to press Raja’s holding playmaker. The tactical shift paid off when a hurried clearance fell to Boussoufa for the winning goal.

Standout Performers

• Yassine El Haddaoui (Boujaad) – A constant threat down the left, his opener set the tone and he created three further chances in the second half.
• Hamza Oukili (Beni Mellal) – The towering centre‑back scored his side’s only goal and made several crucial clearances before being substituted with a knock late on.
• Ayoub Boussoufa (Boujaad) – The impact substitute needed just 12 minutes on the pitch to find the net, justifying his introduction.

Season Impact

The victory moves Union Sportive Boujaad to 37 points from 28 matches, placing them ninth in the Botola 2 standings – nine points clear of the relegation zone with six games remaining. Raja de Beni Mellal stay on 27 points in 14th position, now only three points above the drop‑zone after building a narrow buffer earlier in the season.

For Boujaad, the result provides a platform to push for a comfortable finish, while Beni Mellal face a tense run‑in that includes a crunch clash against fellow relegation candidates Chabab Atlas Khénifra next week.