Al Ahly FC beat Smouha 1-0 in the Premier League after Yasser Ibrahim scored the only goal in the 87th minute. It was a late breakthrough in a match the home side controlled throughout.
Smouha defended stubbornly and kept the game goalless until the 87th minute, when Ibrahim struck. The goal finally rewarded Al Ahly's sustained pressure and secured all three points.
The numbers underlined Al Ahly's dominance: they had 20 shots to Smouha's none, 67% possession and an expected-goals advantage of 1.54 to 0.00. Smouha's goalkeeper made two saves, but his side never tested Al Ahly and could not hold out for a draw.
