JS Kabylie held to goalless draw by Olympique Akbou in tense derby
JS Kabylie were held to a 0-0 draw away to Olympique Akbou on Saturday, ending their three-match winning streak in Ligue 1.
Goalkeepers Guendouz for JSK and Ousley for Akbou made several decisive saves in an evenly contested derby. JSK forward Messaoudi failed to convert two clear chances, while Boulkaboul was forced off through injury and Belhocini made his return after several weeks out.
The match was interrupted after police had to step in when Akbou players reportedly provoked visiting JSK supporters, while home fans set off fireworks multiple times.
The result leaves Karim Belhocine's team level on 17 points with leaders CR Belouizdad, who hold a game in hand, while Akbou sit seventh on 12 points.
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