Union of Tangier narrowly defeats Al-Qunfudha FC after extra time to reach Throne Cup round of 16

In a thrilling encounter at the Tangier Grand Stadium, Union of Tangier has secured a hard-fought victory against Al-Qunfudha FC, advancing to the round of 16 in the Throne Cup. The match, which extended into extra time, saw Union of Tangier emerge victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.

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Union of Tangier booked its place with great difficulty in the round of 16 of the Throne Cup, after defeating its host Al-Qunfudha FC with a score of 2-1, after extending to two additional halves.

The game was a tense affair from the start. Union of Tangier took an early lead in the eighth minute through Bilal El-Wadghiri. However, Al-Qunfudha FC fought back, snatching a dramatic equalizer in the 90th minute courtesy of Issam El-Farsi, forcing the match into extra time.

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The Tangier team was the initiator of opening the scoring early.

Both teams battled fiercely in the additional periods, but it was Union of Tangier who ultimately found the decisive goal in the 119th minute, sealing their progression. This victory marks a significant step for Union of Tangier, confirming their recent resurgence, while Al-Qunfudha FC is left to rue an early exit and a continuation of their poor run of form.

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In the last breaths of the match, and while the confrontation was heading towards the visitors' victory, Al-Qunfudha FC managed to snatch a fatal draw in the 90th minute.