In a thrilling Day 4-Nile-Conference showdown, local heroes Al Ahly showcased their resilience as they battled against Al Ahly Ly Sporting Club to secure a hard-fought 87-76 victory.
Last Updated on
April 27, 2024
Ayo Biyibi
Staff Writer
The last encounter between the two teams took place on April 20th, 2024, during game day 2, where Cairo's Sporting emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle that extended into the final quarter. Towards the end of the clash, Libyan-based Al Ahly Ly players were drained as the game progressed due to a lack of substitutions.
Even with a concurrent football fixture featuring Al Ahly versus TP Mazembe from the DRC in the CAF Champions League, the Hassan Mostafa Indoor Sports Complex was brimming with fans, a testament to the significance of the match.
The game kicked off with sporting claiming an early lead in the first quarter, delighting fans with a four-point advantage (25-21). The second period was a rollercoaster ride, with the score tied at 28-28, 36-36, and 40-40, featuring five ties before halftime was signalled with a score of 45-42 in favour of the Benghazi-based outfit.
The third quarter mirrored the intensity of the first two, marked by ties at 48-48 and 52-52, with neither team gaining a significant advantage. However, Al Ahly Sporting managed to edge ahead, utilising second chances to secure a narrow lead of six points at 69-63 by the end of the quarter.
A technical foul by Leal Accueil, who had contributed 26 points thus far, allowed Sporting to extend their lead to twelve points (74-86) with just two minutes remaining. As the final buzzer sounded, the scoreboard displayed a tally of 87-76, with Al Ahly Sporting emerging victorious once again over their Libyan rivals.
