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VIDEO: Al-Hadary's calamitous error gives Leopards win over El Merreikh Essam Al-Hadary's costly error denies Sudanese side El Merreikh at least a draw in Congo after a 2-1 defeat by Lepoard in the first leg of the Confederation Cup's semis
El Merreikh's Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary committed a fatal mistake to help Congo's Leopards claim a 2-1 home win over his club El Merreikh of Sudan in the first leg of the Confederation Cup semi-final on Sunday. The game looked as though it was heading for a draw when El-Hadary's dreadful blunder allowed a Leopard player to score the winner seven minutes from time. He stole the ball from within the grasp of El-Hadary, who was ready to launch the ordinary goalkeeper punt but his reluctance gave his opponent the chance to score a stunning goal. El Merreikh will host Leopards two weeks later in the second leg in Sudan. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports)##