Pyramids Continue Strong Form in Turkey.. Secure 2-0 Friendly Win Over Alanyaspor
Pyramids FC continued their positive preparations in Turkey after securing a 2-0 victory over Turkish side Alanyaspor in a friendly match as part of their preseason camp.
🔵 Pyramids Secure Important Friendly Victory Against Alanyaspor
Pyramids FC achieved a deserved 2-0 victory over Turkish club Alanyaspor in the friendly match between both teams as part of their ongoing preparations in Turkey ahead of the new season. 🔥⚽
The Egyptian side delivered a balanced performance throughout the match, as head coach Rolani Mokwena used the opportunity to test several players and evaluate their technical and physical readiness before the official competitions begin.
The victory provides a strong confidence boost for the squad, especially as the team continues intensive work during the overseas training camp focused on improving fitness levels and increasing harmony between the players.
⭐ Zelaka and Qatta Lead Pyramids to Victory
Mahmoud Zelaka opened the scoring for Pyramids during the first half after taking advantage of an attacking opportunity to give his team the lead before the break. ✨
In the second half, Pyramids continued their attacking efforts and Ahmed Atef Qatta managed to score the second goal, confirming the Egyptian team’s superiority and securing a 2-0 win.
The match also witnessed the implementation of several tactical ideas from the coaching staff, especially regarding quick transitions, ball possession, and attacking organization against a team with experience in Turkish football.
📋 Pyramids Starting Lineup Against Alanyaspor
Pyramids started the match with:
Goalkeeper: Ahmed El-Shenawy.
Defense: Mohamed El-Sheby – Ahmed Sami – Mahmoud Marei – Eyad El Askalany.
Midfield: Mahmoud Saber – Walid El Karti – Nasser Maher – Mahmoud Zelaka – Ouda Fakhouri.
Attack: Youssef Obama.
The lineup reflects the technical staff’s desire to give key players more minutes while testing different tactical options in preparation for the upcoming season.
🔄 Wide Changes and Opportunities for Players
The Pyramids coaching staff made several substitutions during the second half to give more players the chance to participate and gain match experience.
The second-half substitutes included Mahmoud Gad, Hamed Hamdan, Ahmed Atef Qatta, Ahmed Tawfik, Everton da Silva, Abdelrahman Magdy, Pascal Ferry, Ziad Saudi, Dodo El-Gabbas, Ahmed Fawzi, Hassan Tarek, and Youssef Micho.
These changes are part of the team’s plan to evaluate all squad members before the new season and create strong competition for places in the starting lineup.
🏆 Turkey Camp.. Strong Preparation Before New Season
The Alanyaspor match was Pyramids’ second friendly during their Turkish camp after previously facing Iranian side Persepolis.
The coaching staff aims to maximize the benefit of the camp by facing different football styles and improving the players’ physical and technical levels before returning to official competitions. 🔥
The Pyramids camp in Turkey will continue until August 9, with two more friendly matches remaining that will be announced later.
The team hopes to reach maximum readiness before the new season, especially with ambitions to compete strongly in all domestic and continental competitions.
🏁 Conclusion
Pyramids continue sending strong messages during their preseason preparations after achieving another victory against Turkish opposition during their overseas camp.
With more friendly matches ahead and players improving their fitness and performance, fans are eagerly waiting for the team’s official start to the new season with hopes of more success. ⚽🏆
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