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Al Ahly edged out Al Ittihad in a tense match at the WE Al-Ahly Stadium in Cairo. The game, part of the Egyptian Premier League’s 2024 season, round 3, ended with a close 2-1 victory for the home side.
The match was characterized by tension and yellow cards. Al Ittihad received four cautions, while Al Ahly received one. The home team dominated possession (63%), creating more goal-scoring opportunities (9 shots to 2). However, effectiveness in front of goal was key. Al Ahly missed a penalty in the 44th minute through E. Ashour, but took the lead with a penalty converted by A. El Solia in the 67th minute. Al Ittihad pulled one back in the 87th minute with a goal from B. Aubame, but couldn’t prevent the defeat.
Substitutions al ittihad: at minute 62 B. Boateng came in and N. Naser went out., at minute 62 A. Mohamed came in and K. El Deeb went out., at minute 62 A. Saleh came in and E. Apeh went out., at minute 80 K. Yehia came in and M. Salifu went out., at minute 80 A. Gomaa came in and F. Farid went out.
Substitutions al ahly: at minute 77 P. Tau came in and Kahraba went out., at minute 90 S. Mohamed came in and A. El Solia went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al Ahly
Al Ittihad
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