CODM Meknes opened the new year with a confident 3-1 home win over IRT Tanger in the Moroccan Super League on January 4, 2020. The result gave CODM Meknes a solid start to their 2020 campaign and demonstrated their ability to grind through a competitive contest against a stubborn visiting side.

Fast Start at Home

CODM Meknes used the energy of their home supporters to take an early grip on the match. Their service game was sharp, with several players finding good depth to force IRT Tanger into difficult passing positions. This early pressure translated into a strong first-set display, giving the hosts a lead they would never relinquish.

IRT Tanger, however, refused to fade. The visiting side improved their defensive organization in the second set, digging more balls and giving their attackers a better platform to score. Their response was enough to claim the second set and level the match, creating a tense atmosphere inside the gym.

CODM Restore Order

The setback seemed to refocus CODM Meknes. The home side returned to the principles that worked in the opening set: aggressive serving and disciplined blocking. Their middle blockers began to assert themselves at the net, cutting off IRT Tanger’s favorite attacking routes. The third set swung firmly in CODM’s favor, and they carried that confidence into the fourth.

Although IRT Tanger continued to compete, CODM Meknes maintained control of every important phase. Their captain and senior players stepped up in the closing moments, ensuring there was no late collapse. The 3-1 final score reflected a deserved victory for the hosts based on their overall consistency.

Seasonal Context

The win provided CODM Meknes with valuable points in the Super League standings and set a positive tone for the months ahead. IRT Tanger left disappointed but could take encouragement from their middle-set comeback, knowing that sharper execution in key moments could have produced a different result.