Enppi
Dramatic Late Winner Breaks Enppi Hearts
Pyramids FC broke Enppi hearts with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory in the Egyptian Premier League’s fifth round, sealed by Walid El Karti’s 87th-minute stunner that VAR confirmed after a nerve-shredding pause.
The Petrol Boys thought they’d done enough when Hamed Abdallah smashed them ahead two minutes into first-half stoppage time, but Nasser Maher’s 65th-minute equaliser set up a chaotic finale where Pyramids’ 64% possession finally told.
Enppi’s First-Half Fury
Enppi’s compact 4-4-2 soaked up endless pressure before exploding on the counter – Abdallah’s goal came against the run of play after Pyramids had racked up six corners inside 37 minutes. The hosts’ defence stood firm through three first-half yellow cards, keeper Abdel Rahman Samir making two crucial saves from Mostafa Fathi.
But Pyramids’ bench changed everything. Substitute El Karti, on since the 45th minute, rifled home the winner after Mohanad Lashin’s clever cutback, sparking wild celebrations – and a sixth yellow card – in an ill-tempered climax where Enppi’s early discipline collapsed into eight second-half fouls.
Pyramids FC’s Relentless Pressure Tells
How Pyramids only led for three minutes despite 16 shots (five on target) tells the story of Enppi’s gritty resistance. Maher’s clinical finish from a recycled corner finally breached Samir’s goal, the midfielder celebrating wildly after his 32nd-minute booking.
The visitors’ dominance showed in every metric: 344 completed passes to Enppi’s 166, nine shots inside the box, and a staggering 424 total touches. Yet it took El Karti’s sixth career goal against Enppi – confirmed after a VAR check for offside – to break their resistance.
What This Means For Both Clubs
Pyramids move into the top four with this gutsy road win, their never-say-die attitude overcoming a team that hadn’t lost at home since May. For Enppi, it’s a brutal lesson in game management – leading for 53 minutes but undone by defensive fatigue after making all five substitutions by the 92nd minute.
Both teams now face midweek cup fixtures knowing this result will linger. Pyramids’ never-say-die spirit could define their season, while Enppi must pick themselves up from the cruellest of defeats after believing they’d done enough.
Key Moments
47′ ⚽ Enppi — Hamed Abdallah
65′ ⚽ Pyramids FC — Nasser Maher
87′ ⚽ Pyramids FC — Walid El Karti (assist: Mohanad Lashin)🔮 Before kick-off: our match preview & prediction.
