JSK Leads 1‑0, CA Aims to Equalise This Afternoon
The Aghlabides will push to secure a spot in the final, while tomorrow’s second match sees USM favored to go up 2‑0 against ESS.
The Press
We continue with the second leg of the Super Play‑off semifinals. Today’s fixture is CA vs. JSK at the Gorjani arena, with the surprising JSK already up 1‑0 after a hard‑won first game.
The Marnaoui squad has been warned: they must win to bring the series to 1‑1 before heading to Kairouan for two more games. CA, the clear favourite for the championship, must accept that everything is decided on the court, not on paper.
Key players Abada, Hdidane, Gannouni, Dixon, Marnaoui, Chennoufi, Jamal, Saada, Jaouadi—all seasoned professionals—cannot afford any mistakes. This isn’t their first loss of the season, but it is their first defeat at Gorjani, marked by lapses in focus, defensive frailties (slow on contests, weak rotation) and offensive inefficiency.
In contrast, JSK plays without pressure. Their mobile, ball‑movement‑heavy style—full of cuts and off‑ball motion that creates space—has troubled CA. Hammi, Mnaffed, Jackson, Chihi, Makhlouf, and Chabbouh have been flawless. Will they repeat the feat?
Tomorrow: USM vs. ESS – A One‑Sided Duel Expected
The next semifinal leg pits USM against ESS. In the first encounter, USM dominated, building a large margin thanks to relentless long‑range shooting.
Despite the efforts of Simi, Ben Tahar, and Elahi, ESS struggled to stay compact. USM, led by Jaziri, Franklin Troy (what a shooter!), Addami, Lahiani, and Ben Yahia, aims to go up 2‑0 and clinch the series before the final match.
Both games kick off at 14:00.
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