Al Ittihad
Ceramica Cleopatra Stun Al Ittihad 3-1 in Premier League Showdown
Ceramica Cleopatra delivered a second-half masterclass to stun Al Ittihad 3-1 in a Premier League match that turned on its head after the break. The visitors scored three unanswered goals in 34 minutes to leave the home faithful in Alexandria utterly crestfallen.
Al Ittihad’s Early Promise Fades
The first half was a cagey affair, with Al Ittihad enjoying 39% possession but creating the better chances. Their physical approach saw them pick up two yellow cards before halftime, including one for Saviour Isaac in stoppage time. But just when they looked set to go into the break level, disaster struck – Ahmed Belhadji produced a moment of magic for Ceramica Cleopatra in the 45+5th minute, firing past Sobhy Soliman to give the visitors an undeserved halftime lead.
Ceramica Cleopatra Take Control
The second half became a clinic in game management from Ali Maher’s men. Their 61% possession told the story of complete midfield control. Marwan Osman doubled the lead in the 64th minute with a clinical finish, assisted by Bobo. When Hossam Hassan pulled one back for Al Ittihad in the 77th minute, hope flared briefly – but Nejc Gradišar extinguished it just two minutes later with Cleopatra’s third, assisted by Beckham. The stats were brutal – Cleopatra outshot their hosts 14 to 13, with 7 on target to Ittihad’s 4.
What This Means for Both Teams
For Ceramica Cleopatra, this was a statement win on the road that sends them roaring into their next Premier League fixture with momentum. Their ability to absorb pressure and punish mistakes will worry future opponents. Al Ittihad’s 72% pass accuracy and negative expected goals prevented (-0.63) showed their defensive frailties – issues Hamza El Gamal must address quickly. The home fans trudged out long before the final whistle, their early season optimism already under serious threat.
Key Moments
45+5′ ⚽ Ceramica Cleopatra — A. Belhadji
64′ ⚽ Ceramica Cleopatra — M. Otaka (assist: Bobo)
77′ ⚽ Al Ittihad — H. Hassan (assist: N. Alaa)
79′ ⚽ Ceramica Cleopatra — N. Gradisar (assist: Beckham)
