Al Ahly Fail to Break Deadlock Against National Bank (0-0)

Al Ahly were held to goalless draw against National Bank of Egypt SC in the 8th fixture of the Egyptian Premier League at Hars El Hodod Stadium.

The Eagles started the game with attacking pressure to score the opener with the first attempt coming in the 7th minute, as Walid Soliman shot a dangerous ball but it went over the crossbar.

Al Ahly kept their pressure against the National Bank of Egypt SC and missed a scoring opportunity in the 9th minute as Dieng’s shot missed the target.

The Red Eagles controlled the game’s tempo as it was tightened in the midfield, and again in the 19th minute our veteran Walid Soliman shot a dangerous ball but it went away from the opponent’s net.

In the 26th minute, Walter Bwalya joined the game instead of Soliman, who was forced to leave the pitch after suffering a muscle strain.

With less than 10 minutes remaining in the first half, Al Ahly dominated the game and had several attempts, but failed to score any of them.

Al Ahly started the second half with high pressure, but National bank's defense was very solid and blocked all attempts.

In the 59th minute, defender Ayman Ashraf scored the opener, but the referee cancelled it after checking the VAR.

In the 65th minute, head coach Pisto Mosimane made another substitution as Mohamed Sherif joined the game instead of Mohamed Hany.

In the 81st minute, Mosimane made another two substitutions as Amr El Soulia and Taher Mohamed Taher joined the game instead of Dieng and Kahraba.

In the 85th minute, Maaloul’s shot went near the opponent’s bar, and Al Ahly kept looking to score the winning goal of the game but to no avail.