Mayele Hat-Trick Sends Pyramids Past Al Ahli Into Intercontinental Cup Final Stage
The victory carries a reported $2 million payout that adds to preliminary-round earnings.
Overview
- Pyramids beat Saudi Al Ahli 3-1 in Jeddah at King Abdullah Sports City on Tuesday night.
- Fiston Mayele scored in the 20th, 72nd and 75th minutes after Ivan Toney equalised from the penalty spot before halftime.
- Goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy produced key saves, including against Frank Kessie and Toney, to help secure the result.
- Riyad Mahrez had limited impact, registering one shot on target and no completed dribbles, according to Sofascore figures cited in the coverage.
- Pyramids move on to December's final stage in Doha to face the Americas Derby winner, with the opponent detail and prize figures reported by OneFootball.