Al-Ahly secured a spot in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League for the elite after achieving an exciting victory over Johor Darul Ta'zim with a score of two goals to one.

The Malaysian team opened the scoring early when Ali Majrashi scored an own goal in his team's net in the 19th minute, in a moment that disrupted the home team's plans.

Al-Ahly tried to make a quick comeback and threatened the opponent's goal with several chances, the most notable being a powerful shot from Riyad Mahrez, but it did not result in a goal at that moment.

The situation became more complicated after Majrashi was sent off in the 37th minute, leaving the team to continue the match with ten players, which increased the difficulty of the task against an organized opponent.

Frank Kessié succeeded in bringing Al-Ahly back into the match with a precise header in injury time of the first half, restoring balance before the break.

In the second half, Galeno Wenderson capitalized on an excellent pass from Zakaria Hawsawi to score the lead goal with a powerful shot in the 54th minute.

Al-Ahly maintained their lead despite being outnumbered and thwarted Johor's attempts to come back, thanks to the solid defense and the brilliance of Edouard Mendy in crucial moments.

With this victory, Al Ahly continues its campaign to defend its title and prepares for a strong match against Vissel Kobe in the semi-finals of the tournament.