Match report
FC Porto and Al Ahly Draw 4-4 in Thrilling FIFA Club World Cup Clash
FC Porto
4–4
FT
Al Ahly
Jun 24, 2025
FC Porto held off an exhilarating comeback by Al Ahly to secure a dramatic 4-4 draw in their FIFA Club World Cup match. Wessam Abou Ali scored three times for the Egyptians, while FC Porto responded with goals from Rodrigo Mora, William Gomes, Samu, and Pepe Aquino.
Key Facts
- • Final score: FC Porto 4–4 Al Ahly.
- • Wessam Abou Ali scored three times for Al Ahly at the 15', 51', and 89' minutes.
- • Rodrigo Mora opened the scoring for FC Porto in the 23rd minute, followed by goals from William Gomes (50'), Samu (53'), and Pepe Aquino (89').
- • Al Ahly had multiple substitutions including A. Dieng replacing Hamdy Fathy at halftime.
- • FC Porto made several changes late in the match with Joao Mario coming on for D. Namaso.
Lineups
FC Porto
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 14 Cláudio Ramos (G)
- 23 João Mário (D)
- 97 Zé Pedro (D)
- 5 Iván Marcano (D)
- 74 Francisco Moura (D)
- 10 Fábio Vieira (M)
- 6 S. Eustaquio (M)
- 22 A. Varela (M)
- 7 William (M)
- 19 D. Namaso (F)
- 86 Rodrigo Mora (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Gabri Veiga
- 11 Pepê
- 52 Martim Fernandes
- 9 Samu Aghehowa
- 70 Gonçalo Borges
- 4 Otávio
- 12 Z. Sanusi
- 27 D. Gül
- 25 T. Pérez
- 24 N. Pérez
- 20 André Franco
- 15 Vasco Sousa
- 47 Ángel Alarcón
- 51 Diogo Fernandes
- 68 André Oliveira
Al Ahly
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Mohamed El Shenawy (G)
- 30 Mohamed Hany (D)
- 15 A. Dari (D)
- 4 Ahmed Ramadan (D)
- 36 Ahmed Koka (D)
- 8 Hamdi Fathy (M)
- 5 M. Ben Romdhane (M)
- 14 Hussein El Shahat (M)
- 25 Zizo (M)
- 7 Trézéguet (M)
- 9 Wessam Abou Ali (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Mohamed Magdi Kafsha
- 3 Omar Kamal
- 17 A. Bencharki
- 10 N. Gradišar
- 23 A. Dieng
- 2 Khaled Abdel Fattah
- 27 Mostafa El Aash
- 37 Mostafa Makhlouf
- 6 Yasser Ibrahim
- 26 Mohamed Seha
- 31 Mostafa Shobeir
- 24 Ahmed Reda
- 29 Taher Mohamed
- 54 Y. Attiat Allah
- 11 Karim El Debes
Timeline
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15' Al Ahly Goal · Normal GoalWessam Abou Ali · Assist: Hamdy Fathy -
23' FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalRodrigo Mora -
26' Al Ahly Card · Yellow CardMohamed HanyFoul
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35' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 1Off: Hamdy Fathy · On: A. Dieng -
45' Al Ahly Goal · PenaltyWessam Abou Ali -
46' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Namaso · On: Samu -
46' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Varela · On: G. Borges -
50' FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalWilliam Gomes · Assist: G. Borges -
51' Al Ahly Goal · Normal GoalWessam Abou Ali · Assist: Mohamed Hany -
53' FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalSamu · Assist: Fábio Vieira -
54' Al Ahly Card · Yellow CardAhmed RamadanFoul
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58' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 2Off: Wessam Abou Ali · On: N. Gradišar -
59' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 3Off: Hussein El Shahat · On: Omar Kamal -
59' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 4Off: Trézéguet · On: A. Bencharki -
60' Al Ahly Card · Yellow CardA. BencharkiFoul
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62' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3Off: Joao Mario · On: M. Fernandes -
64' Al Ahly Goal · Normal GoalM. Ben Romdhane · Assist: A. Bencharki -
68' Al Ahly Card · Yellow CardA. DariFoul
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69' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4Off: Fábio Vieira · On: G. Veiga -
69' FC Porto subst · Substitution 5Off: William Gomes · On: Pepê Aquino -
87' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Ben Romdhane · On: Mohamed Magdi Kafsha -
89' FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalPepê Aquino · Assist: G. Veiga
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Porto | Al Ahly |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 84% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 23 |
| Corners | 11 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 440 | 346 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 12 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 9 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 377 | 291 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 14 |
| Saves | 6 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Wessam Abou Ali's early goal set Al Ahly ahead, but FC Porto quickly equalized through Rodrigo Mora.
- ▸ A flurry of goals in the second half saw both teams exchange leads multiple times, culminating in a thrilling 4-4 draw.