Pyramids strengthens its position at the top of the Egyptian Premier League after securing an exciting 2-1 victory over Haras El-Hodood in the match that took place on Wednesday at the Max Stadium in Alexandria. The match was part of the third round of the championship’s final stage, allowing the Sky Blues to stay on track toward retaining the top spot.

Pyramids started the match strongly, and in the 43rd minute of the first half, defender Ali Gabr scored the first goal for his team after a precise pass from his teammates in the attack, giving Pyramids a crucial lead at an important moment in the match. Despite Haras El-Hodood’s attempts to equalize, the Sky Blues managed to maintain their lead until the 74th minute when Mahmoud Oka scored the equalizer for Haras El-Hodood with a powerful shot from inside the penalty area.

However, as the match neared its end, Pyramids had the final say. In the 88th minute, Fiston Mayele seized on a defensive mistake from Mohamed Farouk, the Haras El-Hodood defender, to snatch the ball and score a last-minute goal, giving his team the vital three points and a 2-1 win.

League standings after the match:

With this valuable victory, Pyramids increased their points to 47, sitting at the top of the Egyptian Premier League standings, having won all three of their matches in the final stage, further cementing their dominance in the league this season. Meanwhile, Haras El-Hodood remained at 22 points in 9th place, after losing all three matches in the same phase.

Pyramids’ starting lineup:

Goalkeeper: Ahmed El-Shenawy

Defense: Ali Gabr, Ahmed Sami, Mohamed Hamdy, Tarek Alaa

Midfield: Mostafa Fathi, Blati Toure, Ahmed Atef Qitta, Ramadan Sobhi, Sadiq Eguila

Attack: Fiston Mayele

Haras El-Hodood’s starting lineup:

Goalkeeper: Mahmoud El-Zanfaly

Defense: Moamen Awad, Abdel Rahman Gawda, Mohamed Sami, Fawzy El-Hanawy

Midfield: Mahmoud Oka, Mohamed Magli, Mohamed El-Doghemy, Izzy Emeka

Attack: Mahmoud Mamdouh, Amr Gamal

An exciting match and upcoming challenges:

The match between Pyramids and Haras El-Hodood was filled with excitement from the first minute, with both teams exchanging attacks and a mutual control of the midfield. While Pyramids were more organized in attack, enjoying a solid defensive balance, Haras El-Hodood showed strong moments, especially after the equalizer, where they pushed hard to grab another goal. In the end, Pyramids took advantage of their experience and ability to capitalize on crucial opportunities to secure the win.

This victory boosts Pyramids’ confidence in their pursuit of the league title, while Haras El-Hodood will need to make improvements and adopt better tactics in the upcoming matches, especially after a decline in their performance in the final stage.

Looking ahead:

As the competition continues, Pyramids remain in a strong position to extend their lead at the top if they maintain their excellent performance, while Haras El-Hodood faces significant challenges in the upcoming matches to improve their position in the league.