USM Alger edged out CS Constantinois, 2-1, on Sunday, on to matchday 25 of the Algerian League. To this matchday, USM Alger came from three defeats, and Kheïreddine Madoui's team came from a defeat.
With 45 minutes already played, Abdennour Belhocini opened the scoring for CS Constantinois.
With 77 minutes on the clock, Rayane Mahrouz struck for USM Alger. Riad Benayad scored the winner in the closing stages of the game. In the 90th minute, USM Alger saw Salim Boukhenchouche get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.
After the result USM Alger are 5th in the table, with 36 points, while CS Constantinois sit 7th place, with 34 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, USM Alger will play away against Paradou AC, while Kheïreddine Madoui's team visit ES Sétif.
