Bencharki scores as Al Ahly lead Canal in Egyptian Premier League

Ashraf Bencharki scored Al Ahly’s second goal before half-time as they led Canal 2-1 in their Egyptian Premier League meeting at Cairo Stadium.

The match is being played as part of the seventh round of the competition, with Al Ahly hosting Canal.

Omar El Saai opened the scoring for Al Ahly in the 18th minute, but Canal responded through Mahmoud Hany “Shalata” 15 minutes later.

Bencharki restored Al Ahly’s advantage in the 43rd minute, converting a low cross from Tawfik Mohamed with a first-time finish past Canal goalkeeper Mohamed Shaaban.

The goal gave Al Ahly a 2-1 lead at the interval.

For Bencharki, the strike was his sixth goal involvement for Al Ahly in the league this season. He has scored two goals and provided four assists.

His only previous goal this season came against ZED, while his latest effort was also his second for the club in the competition.

Tawfik Mohamed’s assist was his first goal contribution for Al Ahly this season.