The Mediterranean Knights of f Libya have secured qualification for the Mondial later this year in Uzbekistan courtesy of a masterclass performance from substitute keeper Ayad Alwansi who saved two penalties to deny Egypt the win despite Essam Aly Ramadan’s double in regulation time.
Libya came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw before edging Egypt 4-1 on post-match penalties to claim the bragging rights in the North African derby this Sunday Sunday at the Salle Palais des SPO in Rabat.
Al Nasr forward scored a first-half brace but it wasn’t enough to help Coach Gehad Arafa’s Egypt beat Libya in the third-place playoff game.
Despite moments of brilliance from Libya’s Mohamed Said Khamis, 30-year old Aly took the shine in the first segment, beating Ziyad Azeez twice from range to give the Egyptians a comfortable advantage before the pause.
Essam Ramadan scores for Egypt
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