Confederation Cup: USM Alger beat Zamalek in a turbulent finish
USM Alger won 1-0 against SC Zamalek on Saturday evening in the Confederation Cup. The match was played at the 5 July 1962 Stadium. The contest remained tight for a long time before a very eventful ending.
For most of the match, both teams struggled to make the difference. The Algerian club and the Egyptian side produced a balanced duel, with a lot of intensity and few truly decisive chances.
In the final minutes, the match became more spectacular. USM Alger managed to take the lead and score the only goal of the game. This goal allowed the Algerian club to overcome an important opponent in African football.
USM Alger’s victory therefore came at the end of a dramatic finish. Thanks to this 1-0 win over Zamalek, the Algiers-based team ended the evening on a positive note in front of its home crowd.