Al Ahly faces must-win battles after draw with Inter Miami: Club World Cup heats up

Al Ahly’s opening draw against Inter Miami, marked by missed chances and Ustari’s eight saves, sets a high-stakes path ahead. With 60,927 fans watching, the Egyptian giants must now overcome Palmeiras and Porto to advance in the Club World Cup.

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Al Ahly's Club World Cup campaign faces critical challenges after a goalless draw against Inter Miami. Despite dominating the first half, Al Ahly couldn't convert chances, relying heavily on goalkeeper Ustari, who made eight saves, surpassing Inter Miami's five shots on goal.

The match, held at Hard Rock Stadium, attracted a crowd of 60,927 fans, close to the venue's 65,000 capacity, underscoring the tournament's growing appeal.

With this draw, Al Ahly's path to the next round narrows significantly. The team now faces must-win matches against either Palmeiras or Porto to advance, a daunting task given the quality of their opponents.

"Al Ahly were by far the better team in the first half, but just couldn't find a goal," highlighting their offensive struggles despite control.

The stakes are high as the Club World Cup heats up, and Al Ahly must overcome these hurdles to keep their title hopes alive.
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Al Ahly drew with Inter Miami in the Club World Cup opener, with goalkeeper Ustari making eight saves. Despite dominating early, Al Ahly must now win against Palmeiras or Porto to advance. The match drew 60,927 fans to Hard Rock Stadium, intensifying the tournament's competitive stakes.
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Key Facts
  • Al Ahly were by far the better team in the first half, but they could not find a goal.1
  • Inter Miami's goalkeeper Ustari made eight saves, which was more than the five shots on goal from his team.1
  • The match ended in a stalemate with an attendance of 60,927 fans at Hard Rock Stadium.1
  • Al Ahly must win upcoming matches against Palmeiras and Porto to qualify after drawing with Inter Miami, a task described as not easy.1
Al Ahly will now likely need to beat either Palmeiras or Porto to qualify and after drawing with Miami -- a task that won't be easy.
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Match attendance
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