Casablanca Derby: Wydad Leads Raja at Halftime with Bakasso Goal
T.E (Elbotola)
09 May 2026at19:50
Wydad AC concluded the first half of their derby match against Raja (1-0) this Saturday evening, as part of Week 20 of the Botola Pro Inwi.
The first half saw relative dominance from the Green Team (Raja), who created several real scoring opportunities. In contrast, the Red Team (Wydad) relied on counter-attacks and successfully scored the opening goal through Bakasso in the 39th minute, ending the first half with a clean sheet for Wydad.
The encounter is taking place at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca without spectators, due to a three-match 'behind closed doors' sanction imposed on Raja Club Athletic. This sanction follows the hooliganism incidents during their match against AS FAR at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Q&A
What is the current score of the Casablanca Derby at halftime?
Wydad AC leads Raja Club Athletic 1-0 at halftime in the Casablanca Derby. Bakasso scored the opening goal for Wydad in the 39th minute, despite Raja's overall dominance in creating scoring opportunities during the first half of the match.
Why is the Casablanca Derby being played without spectators?
The Casablanca Derby is being played behind closed doors due to a three-match sanction imposed on Raja Club Athletic. This penalty follows incidents of hooliganism that occurred during their previous match against AS FAR at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
How did Wydad AC manage to score against Raja in the first half?
Wydad AC managed to score against Raja by relying on effective counter-attacks during the first half. Despite Raja's dominance in creating chances, Wydad capitalized on one such opportunity, with Bakasso successfully netting the opening goal in the 39th minute.
