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Al Ahly Edges Out Orlando Pirates in Tight CAF Champions League Clash
Johannesburg, December 7, 2024 – Al Ahly secured a narrow victory over Orlando Pirates in a thrilling CAF Champions League group stage match played at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. The encounter, corresponding to the second matchday of the group stage, ended with a 2-1 scoreline in favor of the Egyptian team.
Although Orlando Pirates controlled possession (52%), Al Ahly proved more clinical in front of goal, registering 6 shots, 5 of which were on target, while the home side managed only 2 on target. This difference in accuracy was reflected in the scoreline. Pirates, while generating more shooting opportunities with 8 attempts, failed to convert them with the same efficiency as Al Ahly.
Both teams displayed a physical game, reflected in the fouls committed: 12 for Orlando Pirates and 9 for Al Ahly. However, the game remained clean in terms of yellow and red cards. The distribution of corners was also even, with 4 for Al Ahly and 3 for Orlando Pirates. In short, an exciting and hard-fought match that resulted in a victory for Al Ahly.
Substitutions al ahly: at minute 63 P. Tau came in and W. Abou Ali went out., at minute 63 Afsha came in and E. Ashour went out., at minute 82 H. El Shahat came in and R. Slim went out.
Substitutions orlando pirates: at minute 69 T. Mabasa came in and E. Makgopa went out., at minute 69 M. Nkota came in and D. Hotto went out., at minute 81 M. Timm came in and M. Makhaula went out., at minute 82 K. Dlamini came in and T. Mbatha went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Orlando Pirates
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