Rabat – AS FAR snatched a late 2-2 draw against Hassania Agadir on Monday at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia in Matchday 4 of the Botola Pro.
The Military Club made the perfect start, taking the lead after only four minutes through Anas Bach, whose powerful effort gave the visitors an early advantage.
Hassania responded before halftime and were rewarded when Imad Riahi converted from the penalty spot to bring the Souss side level. Moroccan reports placed the equalizer between the 34th and 37th minutes, with MAP reporting it in the 37th.
El Fahli strikes late
The hosts completed the turnaround in the second half.
Ayoub Qasmi put Hassania ahead in the 72nd minute, leaving AS FAR facing their first defeat of the new league campaign.
Hassania appeared set to hold on for all three points, but AS FAR continued pushing and were handed a late opportunity from the penalty spot.
El Fahli converted in the 90th minute to make it 2-2 and rescue a point for the Rabat club.
It was another decisive contribution from the AS FAR forward, who also scored the winning penalty in the club’s 1-0 victory over Widad Temara in their opening league match four days earlier.
Hassania move provisionally to the top
The draw takes Hassania Agadir to seven points and, according to the latest standings immediately after Monday’s game, moves them provisionally to the top of the Botola Pro table on goal difference. MAS Fes and Union Touarga are also on seven points.
AS FAR, meanwhile, move to four points and sit seventh, although the Military Club still have two postponed matches to play.
The result leaves AS FAR unbeaten after their delayed start to the domestic season, following their 1-0 win over Widad Temara and Monday’s draw.
Matchday 4 continues on Tuesday with Renaissance Berkane facing Renaissance Zemamra, while FUS Rabat host Raja Casablanca.
