Pyramids FC took another firm step toward the Egyptian Premier League title on Wednesday, defeating Harras El-Hodoud 2-1 away in the third round of the play-offs to maintain their grip on top spot.
Krunoslav Jurcic’s side travelled to the El-Max Stadium knowing three points would consolidate their lead at the summit—and they delivered.
The hard-fought win moves them to 45 points, maintaining their position ahead of arch-rivals Al Ahly, who also picked up a victory on the same day.
The match in Alexandria saw Pyramids FC impose themselves early, pressing Harras El-Hodoud with intent and purpose.
Their efforts were soon rewarded as they found a breakthrough that set the tone for the rest of the encounter.
Harras El-Hodoud responded with a spirited fightback and managed to pull a goal back, but it wasn’t enough to deny the visitors their twelfth win of the campaign.
Pyramids’ form under Jurcic has been impressive, and Wednesday’s performance reflected the discipline and tactical clarity that have become hallmarks of their title charge.
With just a handful of matches remaining in the play-off stage, the Blues are now favourites to claim the league crown for the first time in their history.
Meanwhile, in the second fixture of the day, Al Ahly also kept their hopes alive with a dramatic 3-2 win over Petrojet.
Playing away from home, the reigning CAF Champions League winners had to dig deep to secure the result.
The Red Devils, who started the day three points behind Pyramids, climbed to 42 points with their victory and remain the primary challengers for the title.
Despite trailing briefly, Al Ahly’s experience and attacking firepower proved decisive.
The win means the Cairo giants are still within striking distance as the play-offs continue to unfold.
Wednesday’s results – Egyptian Premier League play-offs, round 3:
- Harras El-Hodoud 1–2 Pyramids FC
- Petrojet 2–3 Al Ahly
As the title race tightens, both Pyramids FC and Al Ahly are showing resilience and quality in equal measure.
With just a few rounds left to play, the Egyptian Premier League is poised for a thrilling climax, with every point potentially decisive in the battle for domestic supremacy.
