Pyramids FC continued their dominant run in the Egyptian Premier League with a convincing 3-1 win over Al Ittihad Alexandria on Friday, securing their seventh consecutive victory.
The result solidifies their position at the top of the table as the 16th round of fixtures came to an end.
Pyramids FC in complete control
Heading into the match, Pyramids FC were in superb form, and they wasted no time asserting their dominance at the Alexandria Stadium.
Croatian manager Krunoslav Jurcic’s side dictated the tempo early on but had to wait until first-half stoppage time to break the deadlock.
Egyptian international midfielder Ibrahim Adel provided the breakthrough, scoring in the 45+1st minute to give the visitors a well-deserved lead heading into the break.
Second-half brilliance seals the win
Pyramids FC doubled their advantage in the 56th minute when Mostafa Fathi calmly converted a penalty after a foul inside the box.
The goal gave the visitors full control of the game and further dampened Al Ittihad Alexandria’s hopes of a comeback.
In the 77th minute, Congolese forward Fiston Mayele put the result beyond doubt with a composed finish, scoring his eighth league goal of the season.
Al Ittihad managed a late consolation goal through Christian Apeh in the 79th minute, but it was not enough to trouble Pyramids FC, who comfortably saw out the game.
League standings and implications
With this victory, Pyramids FC remain firmly at the top of the Egyptian Premier League, extending their points tally to 39.
Their consistency and attacking prowess have made them the team to beat this season, with Jurcic’s side now emerging as strong title contenders.
Al Ittihad Alexandria, on the other hand, struggled to keep up with the league leaders and remain mid-table, needing a turnaround in form to climb higher in the standings.
Other results from friday’s fixtures
Elsewhere in the Egyptian Premier League, Ghazl El Mahallah secured a resounding 3-0 win over ENPPI, while Ceramica Cleopatra continued their impressive form with a dominant 4-1 victory against Petrojet FC.
With the league taking shape, all eyes will be on the upcoming fixtures as teams battle for key positions in the title race and the fight for survival. Pyramids FC, however, look increasingly like the team to beat this season.
