Belhadj penalties give Ceramica 2-1 win over Pyramids in Super Cup third-place match

Ahram Online , Sunday 9 Nov 2025

Ahmed Belhadj converted two penalties to give Ceramica Cleopatra a 2-1 victory over Pyramids FC in the third-place playoff of the Egyptian Super Cup in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.

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Photo: Cleopatra FC Facebook page

 

The Moroccan midfielder put Ceramica ahead in the 33rd minute before Mostafa Zico equalised for Pyramids shortly before halftime.

Just two minutes after the restart, Ceramica winger Eslam Issa won another penalty when he was fouled by defender Tarek Alaa, and Belhadj stepped up again to restore his side’s lead.

Goalkeeper Mohamed Bassam was instrumental in preserving the win, making several key saves to deny Pyramids in the closing stages.

The result marked Ceramica’s first win in their three appearances in the Super Cup mini-tournament. They had lost 2-1 to Al Ahly in Thursday’s semi-final.

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