FAR Rabat moved closer to the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final by defeating RS Berkane 2-0 in the first leg of their semi-final in Rabat on Saturday night.

In the second half, Ahmed Hammoudan and Khalid Ait Ourkhan scored the goals that gave the Royal Army an important advantage for next weekend’s return leg in Berkane.

This win puts FAR Rabat in control of the tie, while RS Berkane now faces a tough challenge to turn things around at home.

The match started cautiously, with both teams defending strongly and no goals scored in the first half. After halftime, FAR Rabat gained control, and Hammoudan opened the scoring in the 58th minute, reacting quickly to a loose ball.

This led to increased pressure from FAR Rabat, resulting in a second goal from substitute Ait Ourkhan in the 79th minute after a defensive error by RS Berkane.

The final score was 2-0 in favour of FAR Rabat, giving them a significant advantage going into the second leg. Berkane struggled to respond despite late efforts, and they now face a tough challenge at home on April 18 to overcome the deficit.

The winner will advance to the CAF Champions League final, facing either Espérance Sportive de Tunis or Mamelodi Sundowns.