After the heavy 6-1 defeat in the first leg, CR Belouizdad raised its head by beating Al Ahly 1-0 at the 5-July stadium. This success, acquired during the 4th day of the group stage of the Champions League, allows the Algerians to remain in the race for qualification.
A cautious but threatening CR Belouizdad
The first minutes were marked by tactical domination by the locals. CR Belouizdad, well organized, was able to contain Al Ahly’s attacks thanks to a solid defense. The Algerians increased their attempts at set pieces, but without finding the target.
Al Ahly, despite its technical superiority, struggled to play its game. The Egyptians came up against a combative team, determined to make people forget the humiliation of the first leg. The score remains goalless at the break, but the intensity of the match suggests a competitive second half.
Khacef releases CR Belouizdad
Returning from the locker room, the Algerians showed a more offensive face. Islam Slimani, who entered the game, brought dynamism to the attack. In the 90th +1 minute, Naoufel Khacef scored the liberating goal with a left shot, rewarding his team’s efforts.
In the final moments, Al Ahly tried everything to come back, without success. The substitutions made by CR Belouizdad made it possible to manage the end of the match and ensure this precious victory. With this success, CR Belouizdad resists and keeps its chance in the race for qualification.
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