All clubs in Tunisia's top division have played thirteen matches following action from the weekend and it is tight at the top of the table. Only four points separate leaders US Monastir from the fifth place team, surprise contenders ES Zarzis.
For Monastir, the club from the central coastal city continued its efficient campaign with more defensive security in a 1-0 result against Stade Tunisien. Following a ST goal kick, Monastir quickly counter attack and disastrous communication in the ST defense allowed Tunisia national team forward Hazem Mastouri to tally the only goal of the match.
Monastir, who have only conceded five goals in their thirteen matches, are one point clear of Club Africain who prevailed by the same score over CA Bizertin courtesy of a penalty kick from Moataz Zemzemi.
Monastir and Club Africain will soon have to deal with Espérance ST, the Tunisian giants who continued their recovery from a poor start to the campaign with a 1-0 victory at CS Sfaxien. It appeared that CSS, in the midst of an internal leadership crisis, would hold the Blood and Gold to a draw but 18-year-old Ivorian talent Abdramane Konaté found the match winner in the final minutes to secure victory for the reigning champions.
Espérance have not lost a match in all competitions since their 1-0 result at ES Zarzis on October 20. Zarzis, authors of a remarkable start since gaining promotion from Ligue 2 for the current season, are showing signs of vulnerability with a second consecutive draw following their 2-2 result against US Ben Guerdane.
It is the same story for another legendary Tunisian club, Etoile du Sahel, who conceded a second half equalizer in their 1-1 result against lowly EGS Gafsa. Etoile are eight points back of leaders Monastir in sixth place and it will be a long journey to earn their way back to title contention.
Results
US Tataouine 0-3 AS Soliman
JS Omrane 2-2 AS Gabès
ES Zarzis 2-2 US Ben Guerdane
Club Africain 1-0 CA Bizertin
CS Sfaxien 0-1 Espérance ST
US Monastir 1-0 Stade Tunisien
Olympique Beja 0-1 ES Metlaoui
EGS Gafsa 1-1 Etoile du Sahel
League Table (Top-6)
Games Played | Points | |
| 13 | 29 |
| 13 | 28 |
| 13 | 27 |
| 13 | 26 |
| 13 | 25 |
| 13 | 21 |
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