Match report
Al Ahly Defeats Al-Ittihad FC 3–1 in FIFA Club World Cup
Al Ahly
3–1
FT
Al-Ittihad FC
Dec 15, 2023
Al Ahly demonstrated their prowess in a dominant performance against Al-Ittihad FC during the FIFA Club World Cup. Hussein El Shahat and Emam Ashour were key contributors, with A. Maâloul converting a crucial penalty early on to set the tone for Al Ahly's victory.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Al Ahly 3–1 Al-Ittihad FC
- • A. Maâloul scored from a penalty in the 21st minute.
- • Hussein El Shahat and Emam Ashour added to Al Ahly's lead with goals at 59th and 62nd minutes respectively.
- • K. Benzema scored for Al-Ittihad FC in injury time, but it was too little too late.
Lineups
Al Ahly
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Mohamed El Shenawy (G)
- 30 Mohamed Hany (D)
- 6 Yasser Ibrahim (D)
- 24 Mohamed Abdelmonem (D)
- 21 A. Maâloul (D)
- 22 Emam Ashour (M)
- 13 Marwan Attia (M)
- 36 Ahmed Koka (M)
- 10 P. Tau (F)
- 7 Kahraba (F)
- 14 Hussein El Shahat (F)
Substitutes
- 28 Karim Fouad
- 29 Taher Mohamed
- 17 Amr El Soleya
- 27 A. Modeste
- 15 A. Dieng
- 5 Rami Rabia
- 2 Khaled Abdel Fattah
- 33 Karim El Debes
- 16 Hamza Alaa
- 19 Mohamed Magdi Kafsha
- 8 Akram Tawfik
- 31 Mostafa Shobeir
Al-Ittihad FC
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Abdullah Al Muaiouf (G)
- 13 Muhannad Al Shanqiti (D)
- 26 Ahmed Hegazy (D)
- 15 Hassan Kadesh (D)
- 12 Zakaria Al Hawsawi (D)
- 7 N. Kanté (M)
- 8 Fabinho (M)
- 16 Faisal Al Ghamdi (M)
- 90 Romarinho (F)
- 9 K. Benzema (F)
- 10 Igor Coronado (F)
Substitutes
- 28 Ahmed Bamasud
- 33 Madallah Al Olayan
- 11 Jota
- 99 A. Hamed Allah
- 25 Suwailem Al Menhali
- 34 Marcelo Grohe
- 77 Saleh Al Amri
- 17 Marwan Al Sahafi
- 6 Sultan Farhan
- 88 Osama Al Mermesh
- 4 Omar Hawsawi
Timeline
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20' Al Ahly Var · Penalty confirmedHussein El Shahat
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21' Al Ahly Goal · PenaltyA. Maâloul
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36' Al Ahly Card · Yellow CardEmam Ashour
Persistent fouling
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44' Al-Ittihad FC Var · Penalty confirmedN'Golo Kanté
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46' Al-Ittihad FC subst · Substitution 1Off: Zakaria Al Hawsawi · On: Ahmed Bamasud
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49' Al-Ittihad FC subst · Substitution 2Off: Muhannad Al Shanqiti · On: Madallah Al Olayan
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59' Al Ahly Goal · Normal GoalHussein El Shahat · Assist: Kahraba
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61' Al Ahly Card · Yellow CardHussein El Shahat
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62' Al Ahly Goal · Normal GoalEmam Ashour · Assist: Kahraba
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67' Al-Ittihad FC Card · Yellow CardFabinho
Foul
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69' Al Ahly Card · Yellow CardKahraba
Foul
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70' Al-Ittihad FC subst · Substitution 3Off: Romarinho · On: Jota
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70' Al-Ittihad FC subst · Substitution 4Off: Igor Coronado · On: A. Hamed-Allah
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72' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 1Off: Hussein El Shahat · On: Karim Fouad
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72' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 2Off: Kahraba · On: Taher Mohamed
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73' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 3Off: Emam Ashour · On: Amr El Soleya
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86' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 4Off: Percy Tau · On: A. Modeste
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87' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 5Off: Ahmed Koka · On: A. Dieng
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90'+2 Al-Ittihad FC Goal · Normal GoalK. Benzema
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90' Al Ahly Card · Red CardA. Modeste
Violent conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Al Ahly | Al-Ittihad FC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 81% |
| Offsides | 5 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 15 |
| Corners | 1 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 363 | 471 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 5 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Accurate Passes | 293 | 383 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 11 |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Maâloul's penalty conversion at the 21st minute set a strong foundation for Al Ahly’s victory.
- ▸ Al-Ittihad FC made multiple substitutions, including Romarinho and Igor Coronado coming on in the 70th minute, but could not reverse the momentum.