Pachuca Defeats Al Ahly on Penalties to Reach Intercontinental Cup Final

The Mexican club overcame a goalless draw and a tense shootout to secure a matchup with Real Madrid in Qatar.

Pachuca edged Al Ahly 6-5 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in the FIFA Challenger Cup semifinal in Doha.
The match saw Al Ahly dominate possession and create more chances, but Pachuca goalkeeper Carlos Moreno made critical saves to keep the score level.
Pachuca missed their first two penalties but capitalized on errors by Al Ahly, including a missed shot by Khaled Abdel Fattah that hit the crossbar.
This victory makes Pachuca only the second CONCACAF team to reach the Intercontinental Cup final, where they will face European champions Real Madrid on Wednesday at Lusail Stadium.
The win adds to Pachuca's successful year, which includes titles in the Concacaf Champions Cup and the Derby of the Americas.