In Tuesday evening’s match, Ghanaian forward Benjamin Bernard Boateng displayed resilience despite Al Ittihad Alexandria’s 4-1 loss to Al Ahly SC, contributing a consolation goal that showcased his continued impressive performance throughout the season.
Before the game, Al Ahly SC held a significant advantage in the head-to-head record, boasting 17 wins compared to Al Ittihad Alexandria’s 2 victories, with 5 draws interspersed. As anticipated, Al Ahly SC dominated possession and unleashed a barrage of shots towards the opponent’s goal.
Boateng entered the game as a substitute in the 46th minute, replacing Abdelghani Mohamed. Making an immediate impact, Boateng found the back of the net with a precise right-footed shot from the center of the box in the 58th minute, courtesy of an assist from Omar El Wahsh.
Despite Boateng’s contribution, Al Ittihad Alexandria fell short as Al Ahly SC clinched all three points. Wessam Abou Ali opened the scoring for Al Ahly SC with a penalty in the 28th minute, followed by Reda Slim’s left-footed strike from outside the box in the 32nd minute. Omar Kamal extended Al Ahly SC’s lead with a goal in the 42nd minute, before Mahmoud Kahraba converted another penalty in the 65th minute.
Boateng’s noteworthy performances this season reflect his impressive form, having made 18 appearances, scored six goals, and provided two assists in the league, underscoring his importance to Al Ittihad Alexandria’s campaign.
