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Pyramids Strike Twice Against El Qanah in First Half.. Strong Start in Egypt League Cup

Wed , October 07 2026 / 06:49 PM By: Misr Connect 6 min read
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Pyramids dominated their opening Egypt League Cup clash against El Qanah, ending the first half with a 2-0 lead after a strong attacking start that featured an extremely early goal.

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Pyramids Make a Strong Start to Their Egypt League Cup Campaign ⚽

Pyramids made an impressive start to their Egypt League Cup campaign after ending the first half of their match against El Qanah with a 2-0 lead at Air Defense Stadium in the opening round of the group stage.

Pyramids entered the match with a clear attacking approach and quickly imposed their style from the opening minutes before turning their early dominance into a goal that gave the team a major boost throughout the match.

🔥 Ahmed Nazir Scores the Fastest Goal of the Match

Pyramids needed just 21 seconds to open the scoring after Algerian forward Ahmed Nazir found the back of the net to put his team ahead against El Qanah.

The goal came at an extraordinary moment and immediately became one of the biggest highlights of the match, especially because scoring that early puts enormous pressure on the opposing team and forces it to adjust its tactical plans from the beginning.

El Qanah attempted to reorganize after conceding, looking to regain its composure and return to the game. However, Pyramids maintained their advantage and continued to control the match while creating further opportunities around the opposition goal.

📢 Pyramids Double Their Lead Before Half-Time

Pyramids continued their attacking pressure throughout the remainder of the first half and eventually managed to add a second goal in the 40th minute.

The second goal came from a powerful left-footed effort from inside the penalty area, which found the upper-right corner of the El Qanah goal and confirmed Pyramids’ superiority heading into the break.

The second goal gave Pyramids a significant psychological and tactical advantage, while El Qanah were left needing to change their approach and attempt to reduce the deficit quickly if they wanted to return to the match.

🏆 An Important Start for Pyramids in the Competition

The match represents an important opportunity for Pyramids as they begin their Egypt League Cup campaign and look to secure a positive opening result that could provide momentum in the race to qualify from the group stage.

The competition also gives the coaching staff an opportunity to assess several players and provide them with valuable minutes, while testing the readiness of players who need more regular involvement in official matches.

A positive result in the opening round could also provide Pyramids with greater confidence and stability before the remaining group matches, particularly because collecting points early allows teams to approach subsequent games with less pressure.

⭐ Pyramids Starting Lineup Against El Qanah

Pyramids started the match with:

Goalkeeper: Mahmoud Gad.

Defense: Ahmed Tawfik, Mahmoud Marei, Abdullah Badeer, Khaled Awad.

Midfield: Abdelrahman Magdy, Ahmed Atef Katta, Ahmed Fawzy, Mahmoud Zalaka.

Attack: Ahmed Nazir Ben Bouali, Dodo El Gabbas.

The substitutes included:

Hazem Gamal, Ahmed Sami, Mohamed Chibi, Walid El Karti, Mostafa Fathi, Ali Hamouda, Youssef Misho, Ziad Saudi and Youssef Obama.

✨ El Qanah Face a Difficult Second Half

El Qanah now face a difficult challenge heading into the second half after finding themselves two goals behind against a Pyramids side enjoying a clear advantage in both the scoreline and performance.

The team will need to increase the intensity of its play and search for a goal that could reduce the deficit, while Pyramids will have an opportunity to exploit the spaces that may appear as their opponents push forward.

The second half is expected to bring further excitement, particularly if El Qanah manage to score early and bring the match back into contention.

📢 Can Pyramids Maintain Their Advantage?

Pyramids delivered a strong first-half performance, benefiting from their fast start and efficiency in front of goal, while El Qanah now need a strong reaction if they are to change the course of the match.

⭐ Do you expect Pyramids to maintain their lead until the final whistle? Can El Qanah make a comeback in the second half? Share your predictions in the comments and share the story with your friends to follow the match and hear their opinions.

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