Zarzis Bounces Back with a Resounding Victory
After two consecutive defeats against ASM and ESS, the "Sang et Or" of Zarzis has redeemed themselves at the expense of CAB, who were unable to contain the Southerners' thirst for victory.
A Team that Never Stays Down for Long
One of the primary qualities of the Zarzissiens is their ability to quickly bounce back from adversity and resurface at the right moment. Following the disappointing match against the Marsois and the subsequent defeat against the Étoilés, many thought that Boujelbène and his team would give up and sink into a prolonged crisis. However, the victory over CAB with a large score at the Stade Néjib Khattab in Tataouine has proven these predictions wrong, confirming the great strength of character of Kouni Khalfa and his partners.
A Satisfied Coach
The most satisfied and delighted person with the team's beautiful reaction is coach Anis Boujelbène: "We needed to end the first phase with a positive note," he stated before this important match against the Bizertins. The objective was achieved: "I congratulate my players for their full match. They showed strong personality on unfamiliar terrain and didn't hesitate to achieve a beautiful success," he declared after the match.
Ellili Falls into the Trap
ESZ, who recovered goalkeeper Seifeddine Charfi and midfielder Moatez Chouchen after serving their suspension, returned to their usual playing scheme based on a low block and quick counter-attacks. What's surprising is that CAB coach Chiheb Ellili didn't sense the danger and didn't take precautions. The first alignment of his defensive block was too advanced, and the mistake was costly. Noemen Rahmani, a skilled player, took advantage of this weakness, intelligently stole the ball from his opponent, and scored an unstoppable goal (35').
Loss of Control
From the moment ESZ scored the first goal, CAB lost control of the game. When ESZ scores first, it's usually a clear path to victory. All access to their goal is well-secured, and they patiently wait for the right moment to deliver the final blow. The second goal, scored by Jassem Ben Kilani (75'), was no surprise. Noemen Rahmani almost scored the third goal for his teammates, but a foul on him at the entrance of the penalty area resulted in a red card for the opposing defender, who had no other way to stop him.
A Well-Executed Plan
The penalty conceded in the 86th minute to Moatez Chouchen, which tripled the score, was a sign that Chiheb Ellili's men were struggling. On the bench, Anis Boujelbène could only savor the perfect execution of his plan. He deserves credit for putting things back on track at the right time. For the "Sang et Or" of Zarzis, it's time to enjoy the long winter break with a song in their hearts.
