- 15 September 2024, Gor Mahia vs Al Ahli Cairo, 0-3, Win
- 25 May 2024, Al Ahli Cairo vs Esperance Tunis, 1-0, Win
- 18 May 2024, Esperance Tunis vs Al Ahli Cairo, 0-0, Draw
- 26 April 2024, Al Ahli Cairo vs TP Mazembe, 3-0, Win
- 20 April 2024, TP Mazembe vs Al Ahli Cairo, 0-0, Draw
- 14 September 2024, Dekedaha FC vs Esperance Tunis, 1-4, Win
- 25 May 2024, Al Ahli Cairo vs Esperance Tunis, 1-0, Lose
- 18 May 2024, Esperance Tunis vs Al Ahli Cairo, 0-0, Draw
- 26 April 2024, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Esperance Tunis, 0-1, Win
- 20 April 2024, Esperance Tunis vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 1-0, Win
This tactical sporting coverage takes a focused, data-driven look at the controversial CAF Champions League match that unfolded on 19th May 2023, between home team Al Ahli Cairo and the visiting team, Esperance Tunis. The encounter ended with Al Ahli narrowly securing victory with a 1-0 scoreline.
The decisive goal came surprisingly early in the first half, at 21:30 in. Notably, it was Al Ahli's only shot that found its mark, reflecting a high degree of clinical efficiency in finishing—a significant factor in Al Ahli's victory, considering they secured fewer corner kick opportunities (2) compared to Esperance's four additional corner chances.
However, these corner kick opportunities for Esperance didn't translate into goals, indicating either a strong defensive set-up by Al Ahli or a lack of finishing quality from Esperance. This could arguably be one of the key reasons contributing to Esperance's loss, in addition to zero offside calls, demonstrating their inability to breach Al Ahli's defensive line effectively.
The match was aggressive, with Al Ahli earning two yellow cards and committing three fouls compared to Esperance's single yellow card and lone foul. Notably, Al Ahli's second yellow card came late into the second half, at 75:25, indicating no change in Al Ahli's resilient defensive approach, even when leading the scoreboard.
It's particularly striking that Esperance, despite their six corner kicks and minimal fouls, failed to convert any chances. On the other hand, Al Ahli, with only two corner kicks, three offsides, and a more aggressive defensive approach, defied the odds and secured the win.
To summarize, Al Ahli Cairo's clinical efficiency in capitalizing on their scoring opportunity, combined with an aggressive, perhaps risky, but ultimately successful defensive performance, proved decisive against Esperance Tunis. Meanwhile, Esperance's dominant ball possession and corner kick opportunities were ironically their downfall, as they failed to convert these advantageous positions into tangible results.
Form Guide
Win | 0-3 | Gor Mahia vs Al Ahli Cairo | |
Win | 1-0 | Al Ahli Cairo vs Esperance Tunis | |
Draw | 0-0 | Esperance Tunis vs Al Ahli Cairo | |
Win | 3-0 | Al Ahli Cairo vs TP Mazembe | |
Draw | 0-0 | TP Mazembe vs Al Ahli Cairo |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 7:0
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.4
- Al Ahli Cairo has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:0, scoring 1.4 goals average
Win | 1-4 | Dekedaha FC vs Esperance Tunis | |
Lose | 1-0 | Al Ahli Cairo vs Esperance Tunis | |
Draw | 0-0 | Esperance Tunis vs Al Ahli Cairo | |
Win | 0-1 | Mamelodi Sundowns vs Esperance Tunis | |
Win | 1-0 | Esperance Tunis vs Mamelodi Sundowns |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 6:2
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.2
- Esperance Tunis has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:2, scoring 1.2 goals average
Al Ahli Cairo H2H Esperance Tunis
Home game | Al Ahli Cairo | 1 | 0 | Esperance Tunis | Away game | CAF Champions League | |
Away game | Al Ahli Cairo | 0 | 0 | Esperance Tunis | Home game | CAF Champions League | |
Home game | Al Ahli Cairo | 1 | 0 | Esperance Tunis | Away game | CAF Champions League | |
Away game | Al Ahli Cairo | 3 | 0 | Esperance Tunis | Home game | CAF Champions League | |
Home game | Al Ahli Cairo | 3 | 0 | Esperance Tunis | Away game | CAF Champions League |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 4
- GOALS
- 8:0
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.60
- In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Al Ahli Cairo overtook Esperance Tunis four times
- Al Ahli Cairo won four times and had one draw
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 8:0; average goals per match – 1.60
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