Al Ahly SC were held to a 1-1 draw by Ceramica Cleopatra in a highly contested Egyptian Premier League clash filled with drama and controversy.

Al Ahly controlled large portions of the game but struggled to convert chances, while Ceramica remained disciplined and organized defensively.

Shobeir Error Gives Ceramica the Lead

Ceramica took the lead late in the first half through Fakhri Lakay, whose powerful strike capitalized on a costly mistake by goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, putting the hosts ahead.

Despite Al Ahly’s attacking efforts, they failed to respond before halftime, going into the break trailing 1-0.

Late Response and VAR Drama

In the second half, Al Ahly made several attacking substitutions that increased pressure, eventually leading to the equalizer in the 82nd minute through Yasser Ibrahim, following a clever assist from Achraf Bencharki.

The match ended in controversy, as Al Ahly appealed for a penalty deep into stoppage time. However, after a VAR review, the referee decided to continue play, sparking debate among players and fans.

The result sees Al Ahly drop crucial points once again, complicating their title ambitions as the league enters a decisive phase.