The Cabistes Showed They Can Rise to the Challenge
The Press — We are far, very far from the performance delivered against the USM. Although it still needs improvement, the most important thing was to bounce back after the defeat last Wednesday. The CAB has therefore won the match they had to win, as a second consecutive defeat would have plunged them into a new crisis. However, it was not obvious against the JSK, an opponent who was also determined to erase the defeat suffered at home in the last round. This apprehension was confirmed from the start of the game, as it was the Aghlabides who took the upper hand, harassing the local defense. It took time for the Cabistes to adapt to the playing field and find their bearings, as noted by Zied Laâroussi, the assistant coach after the match. Indeed, the CAB had enormous difficulties in getting the ball out of their zone in a progressive manner, instead opting to "launch" long centers towards Ahmed Amri and Mbaye, who were well marked by the opposing defense led by Yaâcoubi.
Successful Changes
Needless to say, the efficiency was lacking on the Bizertin side throughout the first half! Faced with this situation, the technical staff could not avoid making changes at halftime. This is how Timi replaced Fellahi, and the pace accelerated in attack thanks to the energetic substitute. The CAB struck immediately, scoring a beautiful headed goal signed by Ahmed Amri on a perfect cross from Guessmi on the right. The Cabistes then gradually mastered the game, varying their actions and becoming increasingly threatening as the match progressed. They even came close to adding a second goal, but Fonseca's shot was too high on a headed pass from Mbaye. Three points that do a lot of good for the morale, and Chokri Béjaoui must raise the level of his team in the next matches.
