Al-Ahly defeated league leaders Al-Nasr in a closely fought match, narrowing the points gap at the top. The game featured early goals, a comeback, and late drama with both teams finishing with ten men.
Breakdown
- Al-Ahly take an early lead through Ivan Toni's two goals 13s
- Al-Nasr's Abdulela Al-Amri scores twice to level before halftime 29s
- Meri Demirel restores Al-Ahly's lead early in second half 39s
- Both teams reduced to 10 men in stoppage time 46s
- Al-Ahly move within six points of league leaders 50s