Match Centre

Al Ahly fully deserved their 2-0 victory over Abu Qair Semad, generating vastly superior attacking numbers despite only scoring late to seal the win. The home side's 58% possession translated into 20 total shots compared to just 8 for the visitors, with Al Ahly also creating more quality chances - 15 shots inside the box versus Abu Qair's 5. Zizo Sayed's 16th minute opener, assisted by S. Benjdida, gave the hosts an early lead they never looked like surrendering.

Tactically, Al Ahly's 4-2-3-1 overwhelmed Abu Qair's midfield, allowing them to dominate central areas and create frequent shooting opportunities. Abu Qair struggled to mount sustained attacks, with their 42% possession and just 3 shots on goal reflecting their lack of penetration. The game was effectively killed off in stoppage time when substitute Hussein El Shahat converted Mohamed Magdy Afsha's assist to double the lead.

The decisive statistic was Al Ahly's shot volume - their 20 total shots (9 on target) showed their attacking dominance, while Abu Qair mustered just 8 attempts (3 on target). Al Ahly's clinical finishing late on, combined with their ability to create chances throughout, made this a comfortable and deserved win.