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El Jabali’s Rabona Winner Sends MAS Fès Top of Morocco’s Botola

The strike lifted MAS Fès to a one-point lead in Morocco's top league, keeping pressure on winless Wydad coach Patrice Carteron.

Overview

  • MAS Fès beat Wydad Casablanca 1-0 after defender Driss El Jabali hit a rabona from outside the box into the top corner late in the match.
  • The victory moved MAS Fès into first place in the Botola Pro by a single point, nudging past AS FAR.
  • Wydad remained fourth in the standings, and new coach Patrice Carteron is still without a win after three games with two losses and one draw.
  • A rabona is a kick where the striking leg swings behind the standing leg, and the right-footed center back chose it instead of a left-footed shot.
  • The goal is being touted as a Puskás Award contender, and El Jabali’s lengthy, stunned celebration underscored its impact on him and the home crowd.