The Bechem based clubs playing in their first continental game were given a good run for their money by the Algerian giants but they managed to win 2-1.

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“It was good match, first official match for me, players played good football but should have scored more. For me it’s very important to win, but you must score more goals,” Annese said after the game.

“My players tried had to get more goals after going ahead but we couldn’t.

“I’m happy for the team, but I’m not happy because we should have scored more,” he added.

The second leg tie will come off on February 19th in Algiers.