Morocco’s AS FAR secured a place in the semifinals of the CAF Champions League after defeating Egypt’s Pyramids FC 2-1 on Saturday at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo.
AS FAR took an early lead in the first half through Reda Slim, who scored in the ninth minute following an assist from Youssef El Fahli.
The Moroccan side extended its advantage early in the second half when captain Mohamed Rabii Hrimat found the net in the 54th minute, this time assisted by Slim.
Pyramids reduced the deficit in the 63rd minute through Fiston Mayele, who converted a pass from Mohamed Chibi.
The home side pushed forward in the closing stages in search of an equalizer, but AS FAR’s defense held firm to secure the victory.
With the result, AS FAR advance to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the tie between RS Berkane and Al Hilal Omdurman.
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