The Reds continued their strong form, securing a 1-0 victory over Ghazl El Mahalla in the Egyptian Premier League at Al Salam Stadium.

The Red Eagles started the match strongly and launched early attacks. In the 3rd minute, Mohamed Magdy Afsha nearly put the Reds ahead with a powerful shot from outside the box, but Ghazl El Mahalla’s goalkeeper blocked that chance.

The visitors responded quickly, but Mohamed El Shenawy stopped every dangerous attempt. In the 27th minute, Mohamed Hany delivered a cross to Marwan Attia, but he couldn’t to find the back of the net and shortly after , the first half ended goalless.

After the break, the Eagles increased their attacking intensity. The breakthrough finally came in the 57th minute when Afsha set up Emam Ashour, who curled a stunning shot into the near post, giving Al Ahly the lead.

In the 74th minute, Mostafa El Ash received a red card, leaving Al Ahly with ten players. Despite the numerical disadvantage, El Shenawy continued to shine, making a crucial save from a dangerous free-kick in the final minutes.

Thanks to his saves and a clean sheet, Mohamed El Shenawy was named Man of the Match.

Post-Match Reactions:

Marcel Koller:
“We started the match well but didn’t capitalize on our chances. So, we adjusted our approach in the second half, controlled the game better, and secured an important victory.”

“Emam Ashour’s goal came from a set-piece we practiced in our final training session. The team was well-organized, and we achieved the win and earned three valuable points.”