AS FAR, with 'Men's Resolve', Topple Holders Pyramids (2-1) to Reach Champions League Semi-Finals
FAR Rabat successfully completed their mission in Egypt, securing qualification for the CAF Champions League semi-finals. They defeated Pyramids 2-1 in the second leg of their quarter-final clash, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
Mirroring the first leg, FAR Rabat took an early lead in the ninth minute. Youssef Fahli provided the assist for Reda Slim, who accurately struck the ball past goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy.
Pyramids subsequently launched numerous attacks, but goalkeeper Reda Tagnaouti was in exceptional form, making over five crucial saves. The first half also saw Pyramids players protest for a penalty, which referee Dahane Beida denied after consulting VAR.
In the second half, FAR Rabat displayed their attacking prowess, coming close to doubling their lead through a powerful and precise shot from Zinedine Drak, which El Shenawy brilliantly parried away.
FAR Rabat then immediately scored their second goal from a corner kick. Captain Mohamed Rabie Hrimat met the cross with a header, extending the lead for the military club.
Pyramids intensified their pressure on FAR Rabat's defense and managed to pull a goal back through Fiston Mayele. However, the remaining minutes saw no further changes to the scoreline, confirming FAR Rabat's progression to the semi-finals.
