In a pulsating Botola Pro clash on Saturday afternoon, CR Khemis Zemamra snatched a late equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw against Kawkab Marrakech, thrilling a lively crowd at the Stade Terrain Ahmed Chokri. Both clubs, desperate to move up from the lower rungs of the table, contributed to a fiercely competitive match defined by tactical discipline and two moments of attacking quality.

Kawkab Marrakech struck first after a tense opening spell. In the 42nd minute, Yassine Zghoudi, one of the standouts for the visitors, finished calmly after being slipped in by a clever pass from Samba Cisse. Zghoudi’s goal momentarily silenced the home support, and the sense of opportunity for Kawkab Marrakech—still chasing their first win of the season—was palpable. Zghoudi was booked just after the hour mark, underlining the intensity of his battle down the flanks and his importance to the visitors.

For much of the second half, CR Khemis Zemamra pressed in search of an equalizer, but Kawkab’s defense, buoyed by a string of substitutions, stayed resolute. Zemamra’s manager made a triple change in the 71st minute, introducing fresh legs in Marouane Oujeddou, Mohammad El Fakih, and Zakaria Bahrou to inject pace and creativity into their attack. The tactical shuffle paid dividends late on.

With time running out, Zemamra finally broke the deadlock. In the 88th minute, Mohamed Lahtimi pounced on a precise delivery from Aymen Tine, steering home the crucial equalizer and sending the home fans into raptures. The goal capped a spirited fightback and ensured Zemamra would not leave empty-handed for a fourth straight league match.

The game wasn’t short on drama, with a flurry of late substitutions and a yellow card for Zemamra’s Bilal Soufi as early as the 8th minute setting the tone for a fiercely contested affair. Both sides looked for a winner deep into stoppage time, but ultimately, honors were deservedly shared, leaving both still searching for their first victory of the campaign.

This result sees both clubs remain in the lower half of the Botola Pro table, but the fighting spirit on display—particularly from a CR Khemis Zemamra side that has struggled for goals—should offer encouragement as the season progresses.

Video highlights of the match, including both goals and key moments, are available from reputable Moroccan sports channels with over 50,000 followers on YouTube. For comprehensive recaps, refer to channels such as Arryadia or Botola TV, which capture every pivotal twist in this gripping contest.