…Written by Lola Smith.
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In an impressive display, Percy Tau of South Africa scored twice to secure a 3-0 away victory for Al Ahly, the Egyptian team, against Esperance of Tunisia.
The match took place in an empty national stadium on the outskirts of Tunis due to previous crowd trouble.
Tau’s goals in the first leg of the semi-final all but guaranteed Al Ahly’s place in the CAF Champions League final.
The win sets up a potential title decider against either Wydad Casablanca of Morocco or Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa.
Tau’s Dominance and Goal Scoring
Playing on the right side of midfield, Tau has consistently impressed for Al Ahly throughout the tournament.
In the match against Esperance, he demonstrated his prowess by scoring two goals, taking his tally for the Champions League season to four.
His first goal, albeit with an element of good fortune, found the net off the leg of goalkeeper Mohamed Debchi.
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However, Tau’s second goal was a brilliant solo effort, effectively sealing the outcome of the match.
Al Ahly’s Comfortable Victory
Mahmoud Kahraba added to Al Ahly’s lead with a goal in the 75th minute, securing an unexpectedly easy victory for the 10-time African champions.
Their dominant performance leaves little doubt about their advancement to the final, which will be decided over two legs against Wydad Casablanca or Mamelodi Sundowns.
Al Ahly’s Successful History at the National Stadium
The national stadium in Tunisia has been a happy hunting ground for Al Ahly in their Champions League campaign.
In their four semi-final visits, they have won twice and drawn once.
This favorable history likely contributed to their confidence and success in the recent match against Esperance.
Esperance’s Missed Opportunities
Esperance struggled to make an impact in the match, with Mohamed Ali Ben Hammouda posing the biggest threat.
Soon after Tau’s opening goal, Hammouda narrowly missed the target with a low deflected shot.
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Esperance’s closest chance came from a corner, but Yassine Meriah failed to convert the opportunity, heading the ball over the crossbar.
Conclusion:
The comprehensive victory by Al Ahly against Esperance positions them favorably to reach the CAF Champions League final.
With Percy Tau’s exceptional performance and the team’s historical success at the national stadium in Tunisia, it seems highly likely that Al Ahly will advance.
Their potential opponents, Wydad Casablanca or Mamelodi Sundowns, will have a challenging task ahead if they aim to prevent Al Ahly from claiming the championship title.
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