Al Ahly becomes the first club to score 1000 goals in the league.. a reminder of the historic match against Isco
Today we celebrate the anniversary of one of the most remarkable matches in Al Ahly's history, where the Red Devils achieved a thrilling victory over Isco with a score of 4-2 on October 11, 1980, during the fifth week of the Egyptian League for the 1980-1981 season, in a match that witnessed a historic goal for the club in the tournament.
Isco Surprises Al Ahly with Early Goals
Cairo International Stadium hosted the match, which began unexpectedly for Al Ahly fans, as Isco took the lead with two consecutive goals against goalkeeper Ikrami.
The first goal came from Attia Shahat after just five minutes into the first half, before Raafat Gaber added the second goal in the fifth minute of the second half, putting the defending champions in a difficult position.
Red Resurgence Changes the Course of the Match
Al Ahly refused to succumb to the deficit and quickly began their comeback, with Mohamed Amer scoring the first goal for the Red Devils in the tenth minute, reigniting hope among the players.
Just two minutes later, Mostafa Younis managed to score the equalizer from a penalty awarded by referee Abdel Raouf El-Mershidi, bringing the match back to square one and increasing the excitement in the remaining minutes.
Fawzy Skouti and Kahraba Seal the Victory
As the match approached its end, Al Ahly's character and ability to turn the tide were evident, with Fawzy Skouti scoring the go-ahead goal, followed by Mahmoud Kahraba adding the fourth goal three minutes later, securing the Red Devils' victory at 4-2.
This win gave Al Ahly the chance to reclaim the top spot in the league, leading by one point over Zamalek in the battle for the title of the 1980-1981 season.
Mohamed Amer etches his name in Al Ahly's history
The match was not just an exciting victory for Al Ahly, but also marked a historic moment in their league scoring record, as Mohamed Amer netted the 1000th goal for the Red Devils in the competition.
With this achievement, Al Ahly became the first club to surpass the thousand-goal mark in the history of their participation in the Egyptian League during completed seasons, making this match a memorable one for their fans, as it combined a strong comeback with a historic victory.
