Pyramids FC defeated Kenya's Gor Mahia 2-0 in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.
The match between Gor Mahia and Pyramids FC was held on Sunday evening at Nyayo National Stadium in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round.
Pyramids FC has secured a strong foothold for the Round of 32 in the CAF Champions League, as they will need at least a goalless draw in the return leg at Air Defense Stadium.
Pyramids FC will host Gor Mahia next Sunday at Air Defense Stadium.
The match witnessed broadcast interruptions during most of its duration due to some technical issues at the stadium.
Match Details
In the 2nd minute, Pyramids FC defender Ahmed Samy saved a goal-scoring opportunity for Gor Mahia on the goal line following a mistake by Ahmed El-Shenawy while passing the ball in front of the penalty area.
Walid El Karti gave Pyramids FC the lead in the 5th minute by following up on Mostafa Fathi's shot.
The broadcast of the Gor Mahia vs. Pyramids FC match was interrupted for nearly 11 minutes.
In the 16th minute, Pyramids FC defender Mahmoud Mara'i suffered an injury after colliding heads with a Gor Mahia player.
Mahmoud Mara'i left the field due to his injury in the 20th minute, replaced by Iyad Al-Asqalani.
In the 28th minute, Mostafa Fathi nearly scored for Pyramids FC after penetrating into the penalty area, but his shot went straight to the goalkeeper who made the save.
In the 50th minute, Mahmoud Saber scored a goal for Pyramids FC with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area.
In the 75th minute, Nasser Maher missed a goal-scoring opportunity for Pyramids FC after receiving a pass from Ahmed Abdel Qader on the edge of the penalty area, but he fired a weak shot.
In the 85th minute, Ahmed Nadhir Ben Bouali missed another goal-scoring chance for Pyramids FC after shooting a weak ball from inside the penalty area.
In the 90+4 minute, Iyad Al-Asqalani saved a dangerous opportunity for Gor Mahia inside the penalty area.
