Algerian Ligue 1: JS Kabylie start with a win, Chlef and Constantine held to draws

The first matchday of Algerian Ligue 1 produced several notable results, between a convincing win and hard-fought draws.

JS Kabylie make the ideal start to their season

JS Kabylie handled their opening fixture perfectly, winning at home against MB Rouissat by a score of 1-0. The match's only goal was scored by Belhocini.

With this victory, the Canaris pick up their first three points of the season and immediately show their ambitions for this new campaign.

Chlef and Constantine share the points

Meanwhile, ASO Chlef and CS Constantine had to settle for a draw on this first matchday.

• Chlef produced a spectacular 3-3 against CR Belouizdad, after having led on the scoreboard before being overtaken, then equalizing.
• CSC snatched a valuable 1-1 on the pitch of newly promoted CR Témouchent.

A first matchday already rich in lessons for the leading Algerian clubs, between confirmed ambitions and early setbacks for the favorites.