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TimesLIVE
16 hours ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Mokwana's ES Tunis claim 1-0 win, eliminating LAFC from Club World Cup
Youcef Belaïli scored in the 70th minute, goalkeeper Ben Said saved a penalty deep in second-half stoppage time and Esperance Sportive de Tunis defeated Los Angeles FC 1-0 to keep their Club World Cup hopes alive in a dramatic contest Friday in Nashville, Tenn. The victory takes ES Tunis level with Chelsea in Group D, after the English side lost 3-1 to Brazil's Flamengo earlier on Friday. Referee Espen Eskas awarded a very late spot kick following a video review, ruling Khalil Guenichi had felled Marlon in the area. But Denis Bouanga drove his ensuing penalty kick into the dive of Ben Said, the final salvo in a result that eliminated LAFC from tournament contention. The winner of ES Tunis' meeting with Chelsea on Tuesday in Philadelphia will move on to the knockout phase, with Chelsea advancing on a draw based on superior goal differential. The Tunisians also had an earlier penalty decision go against them 20 minutes before Belailis opener, when the Algerian attacker believed he had earned a spot kick after driving past Bouanga on the dribble.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
⭐️ A wild finish: MVP shines in LAFC-ES Tunis clash
With a lack of a win in the Club World Cup, Los Angeles FC are mathematically eliminated from the tournament. Espérance Sportive de Tunis achieved an agonizing victory over the Angelinos and will play for their pass to the next round against Chelsea. Register on DAZN to watch ALL Club World Cup FIFA matches for FREE Advertisement The match had two great figures. The first was Youcef Belaïli, scorer of the goal in the 69th minute, who took advantage of a series of rebounds inside the rival area and was able to defeat the goalkeeper. In added time, LAFC had the opportunity to tie the match, but goalkeeper Bechir Ben Said became a hero, stopping Denis Bouanga's shot. It was a heart-stopping finish at Geodis Park. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 PAUL ELLIS - AFP or licensors
CAF
12-05-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Esperance seal 34th Tunisian league title in dominant fashion
Published: Monday, 12 May 2025 Espérance Sportive de Tunis have been crowned champions of the 2024–25 Tunisian Ligue 1 after thrashing Olympique Béja 5-0 on Sunday, securing their 34th league title with a game to spare. The Blood and Gold took full advantage of Union Monastirienne's 1-1 draw against Étoile Métlaoui to mathematically clinch the trophy before the final matchday, completing a remarkable turnaround in a season that began in turmoil. Algerian star Youcef Belaïli was once again at the heart of Esperance's attacking force, scoring in the title-clinching victory and capping a productive campaign since rejoining the club last summer from MC Alger. The 32-year-old winger has registered 9 goals and 5 assists in 20 league matches, delivering consistently in key encounters and reigniting the form that once made him one of Africa's top playmakers. In defence, fellow Algerian international Mohamed Amine Tougaï was instrumental in anchoring the back line. His leadership and composure helped Esperance boast one of the league's tightest defences, conceding only 19 goals in 29 matches. 🇹🇳 2024-2025 CHAMPIONS ❤️💛💪👏👏 — Espérance de Tunis ❤️💛 الترجي التونسي (@ESTuniscom) May 11, 2025 His aerial dominance and tactical discipline were key in navigating the latter stages of the season where narrow wins became essential. The title win marks a significant achievement for coach Maher Kanzari, who took over amid instability. Esperance had languished in sixth place after six rounds, with just 9 points and two managerial changes already behind them. Under Kanzari's guidance, the team rediscovered its rhythm and consistency, embarking on an unbeaten run that eventually culminated in domestic supremacy. Earlier this season, the Tunisian giants also lifted the Tunisian Super Cup, defeating Stade Tunisien 2-0. With momentum on their side, they now set sights on a possible domestic treble as they prepare for the Tunisian Cup quarter-finals against ES Zarzis. For a club steeped in history and accustomed to success, this latest title reaffirms Espérance's status as the dominant force in Tunisian football and signals a potential return to continental ambitions.
