Al Ahly outshines Al-Ittihad to progress to the Semi Finals of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.
In a thrilling encounter on Friday, the formidable Al Ahly, champions of the CAF Champions League, showcased their prowess by defeating the Saudi Pro League Champions, Al Ittihad, with a convincing scoreline of 3-1.
Noteworthy players such as Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Fabinho, Jota, Abderrazak Hamdallah, Romarinho, and Ahmed Hegazi represented Al Ittihad, yet they faced defeat against the relentless Al Ahly squad.
The breakthrough for Al Ahly occurred in the 21st minute when A. Maâloul confidently converted a penalty, propelling his team into the lead.
The second half witnessed ElShahat and Ashour adding to the scoreline, solidifying Al Ahly's dominance on the field.
Although Karim Benzema managed to score a late goal in stoppage time, it proved futile as Al Ahly had already secured a substantial lead.
Even with Modeste receiving a red card in the 90th minute, Al Ahly skillfully managed the situation, capitalizing on their two-goal advantage.
This victory marks a historic moment for Al Ahly, boasting the highest number of appearances in the FIFA Club World Cup, with an impressive record of 22 games.
Having qualified for the Semi Finals for the fifth time in their rich history, Al Ahly is set to face Fluminense in the upcoming Club World Cup semifinal clash.
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