FAR Rabat staged a dramatic turnaround to edge Stade Marocain 2-1 in the Round of 32 of the Cup, with R. Slim scoring twice from the penalty spot to seal his side's progress.
Stade Marocain drew first blood, taking the lead in the 41st minute through I. Aatfallah, whose finish looked set to send the visitors into the break in front. However, FAR Rabat responded almost immediately, with the referee pointing to the spot deep into first-half stoppage time. Slim stepped up in the 45+7th minute and made no mistake, leveling the score right before halftime in what proved to be a pivotal moment in the tie.
The match remained level for long stretches after the interval, with Stade Marocain seemingly holding on for a replay or extra time. But FAR Rabat were awarded a second penalty in the 88th minute, and Slim again made no mistake, coolly slotting home his second spot-kick of the night to complete his brace and turn the game decisively in the hosts' favor.
The two late penalties proved the difference, with Slim's clinical finishing from 12 yards sending FAR Rabat through to the next round of the Cup at Stade Marocain's expense. The result underlines how crucial set-piece moments and penalty decisions can be in knockout football, with Slim the match's undisputed hero.