Al Ahly has advanced to the final of the Egyptian Super Cup after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ceramica Cleopatra on Sunday. The win secures a much-anticipated clash with their bitter rivals, Zamalek, on Thursday at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This upcoming match promises to be an intense encounter, as Al Ahly aims to avenge their recent defeat in the African Super Cup.
The semi-final between Al Ahly and Ceramica Cleopatra delivered excitement from the very first moments. Just seconds after kickoff, Taher Mohamed Taher took advantage of confusion between Ceramica’s defenders and goalkeeper Mohamed Bassam, heading the ball into the net to give Al Ahly a dream start.
Despite the early setback, Ceramica responded with determination and managed to equalize on the stroke of halftime. Fagrie Lakay unleashed a powerful shot from inside the box, leaving Al Ahly’s young goalkeeper Mostafa Shobier with no chance.
In the second half, Al Ahly increased the pressure and regained the lead through another brilliant effort from Taher. The forward latched onto a perfectly-timed cross from Moroccan winger Yahia Attiyat Allah and fired a precise shot into the top corner, putting the Red Devils 2-1 ahead. Despite Ceramica’s efforts to find a late equalizer, Al Ahly held firm to book their place in the final.
The final against Zamalek adds another chapter to one of the most storied rivalries in African football. This fixture carries extra significance for Al Ahly, who are still reeling from their loss to Zamalek in the African Super Cup just a few weeks ago. That match, held in Riyadh, ended 4-3 in favor of Zamalek after a dramatic penalty shootout. Now, Al Ahly sees Thursday’s clash as the perfect opportunity to seek revenge and lift the Super Cup in front of a passionate crowd in Abu Dhabi.
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