Ahly's Palestinian striker Wessam Abou Ali celebrates with his teammates after scoring for his side in the 4-2 win over Masry in the Egyptian Premier League on Thursday 8 May, 2025. Photo: EPL's official X account
The win took Ahly to 49 points, two ahead of title rivals Pyramids FC, who will have a chance to reclaim top spot when they face NBE Club on Friday.
Masry took an early lead in the sixth minute when forward Salah Mohsen headed in a cross from Karim El-Eraki.
Despite dominating possession, Ahly initially struggled to break down Masry's defence and failed to test goalkeeper Mahmoud Gad.
Ahly eventually equalized in the 35th minute when Emam Ashour slotted home from a Wessam Abou Ali pass.
Two minutes later, Abou Ali thought he had given Ahly the lead, but his effort was disallowed following a VAR review.
The Red Devils went ahead five minutes before halftime after Gad fumbled an Achraf Bencharki cross, allowing Taher Mohamed to tap in from close range.
Ahly extended their lead early in the second half when Gad misjudged a free kick, moving the wrong way as Abou Ali’s effort found the net in the other direction.
After winning the spot-kick, Ashour added his second goal of the night from the penalty spot in the 79th minute.
It marked his 11th league goal of the season, putting him atop the league’s scoring chart.
Masry grabbed a late consolation through substitute Fakhreddine Ben Youssef, who scored with a well-placed header.
Ahly next face Ceramica Cleopatra on Tuesday.
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