Analysis The numbers behind the result
Pyramids dominant but wasteful in narrow win
Pyramids FC deserved their narrow 1-0 victory over El Gouna FC based on the balance of play, but their finishing let them down throughout. Pyramids' 68% possession translated into 18 total shots (16 inside the box) and six on target, compared to El Gouna's paltry five shots — none from inside the penalty area. The hosts also won 12 corners to El Gouna's zero, highlighting their territorial dominance. However, Pyramids struggled to convert their chances, with a missed penalty by Nasser Maher in the 72nd minute and two goals ruled out by VAR encapsulating their wastefulness.
The decisive moment came in the 56th minute when Khaled Ahmed's own goal handed Pyramids the lead — a cruel twist for El Gouna, who spent most of the game defending. Pyramids' goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy was rarely troubled, making just two saves from El Gouna's two shots on target. The hosts' inability to convert their dominance into a more convincing scoreline, despite their 18 shots, suggests a need for sharper finishing in future matches.
The most telling stat? Pyramids' 12 corners to El Gouna's zero — a reflection of their sustained pressure and territorial advantage.