It was not until the 18 th day to attend the 2 th defeat of Esperance this season. The Sang et Or lost (2-0) the Clasico this Saturday in front of Etoile Sportive du Sahel (ESS). Lassaad Dridi’s men thus put an end to a series of seven straight victories for the Esperantists. To the delight of fans in Hammam-Sousse.

Etoile Sportive du Sahel won first thanks to a morning goal from Aymen Sfaxi (1-0, 4 ‘). Reduced to ten after the expulsion of defender Khalil Chammamen in the first period, the defending champions sank in the second act. And it is Mortadha Ben Ouannes who definitely ensures the victory of his people in the 51st minute (2-0).

A great revenge for Etoile du Sahel, beaten to go by the same score in Radès. But Esperance remains the leader with 40 points. With this prestigious success, ESS (33 pts) consolidates its 2 th spot. The two teams are however two games late each. 3rd in the standings, CS Sfaxien (29 pts) lost ground after their defeat (0-1) to Stade Tunisien.