RS Berkane claims Morocco Football Cup for first time

IANS  |  Rabat 

RS Berkane claimed their first ever after defeating Wydad Fez on penalties.

At Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the game on Sunday ended with a 2-2 draw after 120 minutes, and Berkane won the shoot-out 3-2, reports

Berkane took the lead in the 56th minute thanks to Mohammed Ferhane, before Senegalese equalized for Wydad Fez three minutes later.

made it 2-1 for Wydad Fez in the 77th minute, but Laarb Naji tied the score in the last minute of the match.

This was Berkane's first cup after losing the 1987 and 2014 finals.

Berkane have had a brilliant season in 2018. In addition to lifting this Cup, they had a historic run in the African Confederation Cup as they managed to top their group before losing in the quarterfinal to

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First Published: Mon, November 19 2018. 15:20 IST