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00:00And here comes the players walking out accompanied by the anthem of CAF.
00:12Participation in the 2025-2026 Super Cup and a handsome prize sum.
00:18And of course, prestige.
00:21There are memories to be created, emotions to be shared, challenges to be overcome.
00:25Some of the finest clubs in the African continent.
00:31Oh, and that's the opening goal of the match off the corner.
00:37An error in concentration, that's something you could have expected,
00:40given that USMLG have the experience on their side.
00:45And just like that, they're up 1-0 at home against a very inexperienced Orapa United.
00:51Maybe too busy focusing on setting up their defense,
00:56but before they had time to even do so,
00:58the ball found itself into the back of the net.
01:03And USMLG, who are struggling to get goals in open play, don't need to this time.
01:08It's off the left foot of Brahim Ben Zaza,
01:10a beautiful cross that finds the header of Ismail Belkasemi,
01:13who gets his third goal all competitions this season.
01:16The 31-year-old flying in the air and beating Lesenya Malapet.
01:23And that's poorly lost, and that's an interesting ball by Gacha.
01:25He does find Belkasemi, he gets away from his defenders,
01:28but unfortunately, can't get his body over the ball
01:32to place it exactly where he needs it to.
01:35Gladilo Likonza, nice bit of play here from Ousma,
01:38working the ball from left to right.
01:40Oh, and it goes in between the legs, that's clever.
01:42Here's Gacha, plays it back, it's cut back, and that's a beautiful finish!
01:47What a goal!
01:49And of course, it had to be him, Belkasemi.
01:54As I had mentioned earlier today, when he does score,
01:58it's often in pairs, or even hat-tricks,
02:00and he gets his second of the match.
02:03It was beautifully worked, of course, started by Wale Musa Ali.
02:07It worked its way from right to left, into the feet of Gacha,
02:10who charged in to the right wing.
02:12Cut a ball that nobody on Orapa United FC expected,
02:17but Ismail Belkasemi pounced on it like a lion,
02:20and then smashed the ball under the crossbar.
02:23Leaving Lesenya Malapela with nothing left to do,
02:26except for stand on his two feet, and watch the ball cross the line.
02:32Of course, Belkasemi wouldn't mind that the ball doesn't crash to the...
02:37Camogelo Molloy is a bit too discreet.
02:40Oh, a dangerous ball, put forward again, off the volley!
02:45Nibadedi Nazi cannot get it on target, it was a little bit awkward,
02:48his body shape...
02:49This is...
02:52Walking away.
02:55And this would be...
02:58It's Lamara.
03:00No, it's Benzaza.
03:02It's shot, again, by Belkasemi!
03:05Forward again, they do.
03:07Here's Benzaza, finds Gacha.
03:09It's a good cross, and he's alone in space!
03:12And what a miss by Oussam Achda, who could have put his side up three...
03:15More goals.
03:20Let's see if Oussama can expose defensive frailties again.
03:24Oh, they do!
03:27And off corners, they've been dangerous, almost off every single one.
03:31Benzaza, the architect, it's a good cross in again.
03:35And it misses everyone.
03:37But Sadi Radouani is on it.
03:40And possession is truly in the...
03:43In the hands of Benzaza.
03:44Sadi Radouani is on it.
03:47And possession is truly in the feet of Oussam Achda.
03:52It's a shot from distance, it's deflected!
03:54And Lesedja Malapela had to die for that one.
03:57But Gaudi Liconza, thrilling match.
04:00Against, of course, Joannin Galaxy.
04:04This allowing them to qualify.
04:06And poorly dealt with by the goalkeeper here as well,
04:08Emoussa Ali, causing problems, can he get a shot?
04:10It's Belkasemi again!
04:11It's ping-ponging all over!
04:13And it's the captain, Sadi Radouani,
04:15who puts the ball into the back of the net!
04:17He can't believe his luck!
04:19And they're up 3-0, Riyasem Alge.
04:22Sadi Radouani.
04:24And just when it seemed like there wasn't too much danger.
04:29Riyasem Alge, move the ball up from the left wing.
04:35It was Nabil Lamara,
04:37played a dangerous ball in between the defence and the goalkeeper.
04:39And Lesedja Malapela.
04:41Does a terrible job clearing it with his hands.
04:44Of course, the pressure of Sadi Radouani paid off.
04:48Because there was a ping-pong between Emoussa Ali and Belkasemi.
04:52Eventually the ball found itself to Radouani.
04:58Who put the ball into the back of his net with the right foot,
05:01just side-footing it in.
05:03Really simple finish, but from that close range,
05:06doesn't need to be too much more spectacular than that.
05:12And are now down 3-0.
05:14Against a hungry Riyasem Alge.
05:18With this goal.
05:20Well won back by Likonza, here's Emoussa Ali again.
05:23Can he shoot? He can't get it on target, unfortunately.
05:26Emoussa Ali.
05:28Will this be dealt with by Orapa United?
05:30It's played outside.
05:32Side-footed towards goal, but seems like they've had 10 of them.
05:36Benzaza again.
05:38Emoussa Ali controls it with the left.
05:39The effort can't go.
05:43And the defensive tackles by players like Likonza, Chita, Radouani, Lamara.
05:49High up on the pitch have been excellent.
05:51And here's Emoussa Ali, he does win the ball back.
05:53Oh, it does seem like Belkasemi might be called offside.
05:55Here he is and Emoussa Ali gets it back.
05:57It's a give and go.
05:59He's one-on-one with the keeper.
06:01And he puts the ball into the back of the net.
06:03Emoussa Ali punishing another defensive mistake by Orapa United.
06:06And that's 4-0 in the first half.
06:09Wale Emoussa Ali getting his second goal in all competitions.
06:13For his new club, USM Alger.
06:18And putting the result beyond doubt.
06:22Capping off a very offensive half for the Algerians.
06:30Former half-CC champions.
06:33Belkasemi plays a clever ball in to Wale Emoussa Ali.
06:39Of course there's no offside being called on Ismail Belkasemi.
06:45And Wale Emoussa Ali had the simple job of just putting the ball past the goalkeeper,
06:51side-footing it, finding the post.
06:53Beautiful finish for the tiny and mighty winger.
06:59Ice in his veins.
07:01And the attitude of USM Alger has been impeccable.
07:04The supporters could be delighted with what they're seeing.
07:06Here's Gacha to Likonza.
07:08In the box.
07:10He tries to toe-poke it in but it goes just wide.
07:13Benzeza.
07:15His effort is blocked.
07:19And referee Lamine Gemma blows a whistle for a half-time.
07:23It's been a destructive offensive performance by USM Alger against Orapa United.
07:33And Kagisano Mungu coming on as well.
07:38Dimitar Panda making a double substitution before the whistle is blown for the second half of play.
07:44USM Alger in their red and white kits going from right to left again.
07:48Starting with a bang.
07:51The ball's in the box again.
07:53It's shot with the left foot by Likonza.
07:55He takes it in a second time but stopped by Malapela.
07:58But without any shot in the first half.
08:03It's a bit generous to say that they are attacking.
08:05Here's Belkasemi again.
08:07Acrobatic effort and it goes into the back of the net.
08:10What a goal by the left-back Nabil Lamara who found himself in a lot of space.
08:15Of course the assist by Ismail Belkasemi was wonderful.
08:18But Nabil Lamara with an acrobatic effort finding the fifth goal.
08:23And the Stade du Saint-Juillet can celebrate once again.
08:27Five goals.
08:29Amanita for USM Alger.
08:32And the supporters are delighted by what they're seeing.
08:35That is some caviar football.
08:38You have to wonder why Nabil Lamara and how he found himself in space at the penalty spot.
08:45And with the left foot converts.
08:48A very difficult gesture.
08:50Hoisting himself into the air.
08:52And with his left foot sending the ball beyond reach of Lesenia Malapela for the fifth time.
08:59Beautiful goal.
09:02Of course that was very intelligent for him to come up.
09:05Who's been discreet so far.
09:07The winger.
09:10Lamari.
09:14It's a shot from Benzaza.
09:17Not on target.
09:20And he wins a corner for his side.
09:23We'll see how quickly they want to play it.
09:25They played it quickly all day.
09:27It's played quick again.
09:29Good cross.
09:31It's Mohamed Benmazouz.
09:33With the header.
09:35Maybe not the tallest feature in any of the qualifiers.
09:39And that's it. Never mind.
09:41The whistle is blown.
09:43That's all the football will see.
09:45And USM Alger have emerged victorious.
09:49Scoring six against the ostriches of Orapa United FC.
09:53In front of their home supporters at the Stade du Cinq-Juillet.
09:56They accomplished the job by getting four goals in the first half.
09:59And then furthering on their...