During the 18th round of the Republic Championship, Al Ahly’s U-17 football team, born in 2005, secured a victory over Al Ittihad Alexandria with a lone goal.
The match unfolded on Saturday at Al Ahly’s stadium in Nasr City, showcasing the team’s prowess and strategic gameplay.
Throughout the game, Al Ahly’s junior squad dominated the field, squandering numerous opportunities that could have multiplied their lead.
Meanwhile, Ahmed Aabidin led the defensive line, adeptly repelling all of the opponent’s attacks, especially in the crucial final minutes of the match.
The relentless offensive pressure exerted by “Al Ahly 2005” on Al Ittihad’s defenses proved fruitful, with Hisham Mustafa sealing the win in the 38th minute.
Mustafa’s precise shot from inside the penalty area slipped under the goalkeeper’s hands, following a well-executed pass from Mohamed Abdullah.
The starting lineup for “Al Ahly 2005” included:
– Goalkeeper: Hazem Gamal.
– Defense: Youssef Abdelhafiz, Abdullah Bastanji, Ahmed Aabidin, Mahmoud Labib.
– Midfield: Ahmed Khaled “Kabaka,” Ahmed Wahid, Youssef Afifi, Mohamed Abdullah, Hisham Mustafa.
– Forward: Mohamed Rafat.
Substitutions included Amr Khaled for Youssef Afifi, Saif Ayman for Mohamed Abdullah, Tarek Fawzy for Hisham Mustafa, Moataz Mohamed for Kabaka, and Moath Atiya for Mohamed Rafat.
With this victory, “Al Ahly 2005” raises their point tally to 35, having scored 36 goals while conceding only 15 in the current season.
The team’s cohesive performance and strategic brilliance continue to showcase the promising future of football at Al Ahly.
