Shocking Egypt Cup Upset: Telecom Egypt Eliminates Al Ahly in Round of 32
Telecom Egypt stunned Al Ahly with a 2-1 victory in extra time, advancing to the Round of 16 and knocking out the Red Giants early.
A thrilling match unfolded at Al Salam Stadium in the Round of 32 of the 2025-2026 Egypt Cup, as Telecom Egypt delivered one of the tournament's biggest upsets by defeating Al Ahly.
The game started calmly, with Al Ahly gradually taking control and opening the score through Omar Kamal Abdel Wahid, assisted by Taha Mohamed Taha, ending the first half 1-0.
In the second half, Al Ahly sought to double the lead, while Telecom Egypt pushed for an equalizer. Mustafa Fawzy, a former Al Ahly player, scored in the 81st minute to level the match and send it into extra time.
In the second half of extra time, Mustafa Fawzy scored the decisive goal in the 109th minute, securing a 2-1 victory for Telecom Egypt over Al Ahly and sending them to the Round of 16, marking one of the biggest surprises of the Egypt Cup this season.
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