Analysis The numbers behind the result
Pyramids FC's clinical edge decisive in dominant away win
Pyramids FC's 3-0 victory was fully deserved, outperforming Ghazl El Mehalla on both expected goals (1.61 vs 0.30) and shot quality (9 shots inside the box to Mehalla's 3). The visitors converted their territorial dominance (56% possession) into clear chances, scoring three times from four shots on target – showing ruthless efficiency against Mehalla's two shots on goal from six attempts.
Odeh Al Fakhouri's 41st-minute opener (assisted by Mohamed Chibi) set the tone before substitutes Nabil Maher (67') and Mahmoud Zalaka (74') sealed it – the latter two both assisted via Chibi and Youssef Obama respectively. Pyramids' superior build-up play (86% pass accuracy vs 81%) created higher-value chances, with Mehalla reliant on low-percentage long-range efforts (50% of their shots came outside the box). The 0.30 xG underlines Mehalla's struggle to create meaningful chances despite 44% possession.
The decisive stat: Pyramids generated 1.61 xG from just 10 shots, demonstrating significantly greater threat per attempt than Mehalla's 0.30 xG from six.