Sfax Railways edged a tense affair against AS Agareb 2‑1 at the Stade Taieb Mhiri on 11 May 2026, collecting three vital points in the Tunisian Professional League 2 relegation battle. The home side rode their luck at times but showed considerable grit to hold on after a second‑half equaliser from the visitors.

Match Overview

Both teams started cautiously, knowing the importance of the match for their respective league positions. Sfax Railways took a first‑half lead through a well‑worked set piece, but Agareb came out firing after the break and pulled level. The decisive moment came via a penalty with 15 minutes remaining, and Sfax defended resolutely to secure the win.

Key Moments

• 33rd minute – Sfax lead: A short corner routine resulted in a cross from Bilel Trabelsi that was headed home by defender Moez Kacem.
• 58th minute – Agareb equalise: A quick break down the right saw Houssem Ben Salem cut inside and curl a shot into the far post.
• 75th minute – Penalty Sfax: A handball in the box after a corner was awarded via VAR; Mourad Jaziri stepped up and calmly slotted home.
• 88th minute – Late scare: Agareb had a goal disallowed for offside after a goalmouth scramble, much to the relief of the home fans.

Tactical Story

Sfax Railways sat deep after taking the lead, inviting pressure and relying on counter‑attacks. The 4‑4‑2 shape was effective at clogging central spaces but left the full‑backs exposed, which Agareb exploited for their equaliser. After the penalty, Sfax dropped even deeper, but goalkeeper Wassim Ali made two crucial saves to preserve the lead. Agareb’s 4‑3‑3 lacked a cutting edge in the final third, with too many crosses missing their target.

Standout Performers

• Moez Kacem (Sfax Railways) – Solid in defence and vital with the opening goal from a corner.
• Wassim Ali (Sfax Railways) – Made several key saves, including a brilliant stop in injury time that could have been a point‑saving intervention.
• Houssem Ben Salem (Agareb) – Scored a stunning equaliser and was the visitors’ most dangerous player throughout.

Table Impact

The win moves Sfax Railways up to 12th place, three points clear of the relegation zone. AS Agareb remain in 14th, now four points adrift from safety. This result is a major boost for Sfax Railways’ survival hopes, while Agareb face an uphill climb with only five matches left in the season.