Algerian Cup holders CR Belouizdad faced a difficult challenge early in their defense of the cup but Le Grand Chabab prevailed over reigning Algeria Ligue 1 champions MC Alger with a 1-0 victory in Sunday's Round of 32 clash.
Aymen Mahious scored the only goal of the match early in the second half for CRB, who fell to defeat against MCA in heartbreaking fashion a week ago in the Algerian Super Cup. The striker displayed all his strength and physical power in the 48th minute when he muscled off a couple of MCA defenders to collect a long ball and fire in the winning goal.
It is a measure of revenge for CRB missed out on a trophy last week in a penalty kick shootout after coming back from two goals in the Super Cup. CRB advance to the Round of 16 where they will face Ligue 2 side US Chaouia next Monday (February 24). Their next Ligue 1 match is on Thursday against ES Sétif.
For MC Alger, The Dean must regain their focus with a difficult Ligue 1 match at Paradou AC on Thursday. MCA currently lead the league with CRB only two points back just over the halfway point of the campaign. The defending Ligue 1 champions are also participants in the CAF Champions League with the quarterfinals of the competition approaching at the beginning of April.
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