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Palmeiras Break the Deadlock to Down Al Ahly 2–0 in Group A Thriller

Brazil’s Palmeiras ended the scoring drought in Group A by securing a 2–0 victory over Africa’s powerhouse Al Ahly on June 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.

Second-Half Surge

  • An early second-half free-kick whipped in by Aníbal Moreno resulted in an unfortunate own goal from Al Ahly’s Wessam Abou Ali in the 49th minute, breaking the deadlock.

  • Just ten minutes later, substitute José Manuel López capped off a swift counterattack with a composed finish to double the lead.

Weather Delay and Midday Heat

  • Play was halted in the 62nd minute due to severe weather concerns—lightning within 10 km of the stadium—with a 50-minute delay before the match resumed.

  • The match was played in hot and humid conditions (31 °C, 60% humidity), which both teams coped with until Palmeiras adjusted post-break for a dominant second half.

Coach’s Thoughts

  • Abel Ferreira praised his team’s adaptability: “We had to consider the weather… but in the second half we adjusted and played a better game.” 

  • José Riveiro of Al Ahly acknowledged their first-half control but admitted they "didn’t have that good a half" after the delay.


Implications for Group A

  • Palmeiras climb to 4 points, propelling them into a strong position to qualify for the knockout stage, needing just a draw in their final fixture.

  • Al Ahly remain grounded with a draw and a loss, now facing a more uphill task against FC Porto to keep their tournament hopes alive.


Match Snapshot

Team Goals Highlights
Palmeiras 2–0 Own goal + swift counterattack from López
Al Ahly 0 First-half pressure, faded post-break

What’s Next?

  • Palmeiras face Inter Miami in their final Group A game, aiming to clinch top spot.

  • Al Ahly must regroup quickly as they prepare to battle FC Porto in a do-or-die encounter.


Palmeiras’ disciplined second-half performance—despite challenging weather—has positioned them strongly in the group, while Al Ahly must bounce back immediately to stay in the mix.

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