Esperance defeats Al-Faisaly and wins the Arab Championship

Esperance will start their new season on a high note after beating Jordan’s Al-Faisaly 3-2 in a dramatic final match at Alexandria Stadium on Sunday.

In a game that witnessed all regular-time goals come in the second half, Esperance went two-nil up – thanks to a brace from Saad Bguir in the 47th and 54th minutes respectively.

Al-Faisaly did not throw in the towel though despite going two goals down, with Akram Zuway and Khalil Beniateyah taking their side to extra-time.

But eventually Esperance were to emerge winners following a debatable goal from Chamseddine Daoudi in the first half of extra time that ultimately proved the winner.

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The match witnessed some ugly scenes as the Jordanians remonstrated in an inappropriate manner against Egyptian referee Ibrahim Nour El-Din – who curiously opted against brandishing any red cards – following the goal.

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Ahly and Zamalek had been taking part in this Arab Championhip edition, before the former were eliminated from the semis by Al-Faisaly and the latter waving the competition goodbye from the group stage.

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