Emerson makes a darting run and sends a shot that hits the side netting following a counter attack. Cortinthians are expected to rely on their pace on the break to kill off the hopes of Ahly, who are piling on pressure upfront. The second half is underway, The referee blows his half-time whistle, Ahly 0-1 Corinthians. 44 Half-time approaching. Ahly coach Hossam El-Badry is likely to introduce veteran playmaker Mohamed Abou-Treika after the break to revitalize the team's attack. 42 Ahly are being let down by too many mis-placed passes in midfield. 36 Ahly are pouring forward in a bid to level the score. Corinthians' pace on the break is likely to cause menace to Ahly's backline. 30 Peruvian striker Paolo Guerrero escapes the attention of Ahly defender Wael Gomaa to rise unchallenged and neatly head a right-wing cross past Ekramy and into the far corner. 30 GOAAAAAAAAAL FOR CORINTHIANS!!! 29 Corinthians are keeping Ahly's defenders on their toes. The Red Devils are maintaining their cautious approach. 24 Ekramy is making some timely interceptions to cut short Corinthians' attacking attempts. 22 Corinthians now dominate possession, but are still finding it difficult to carve out chances. 19 Ahly keeper Sherif Ekramy superbly dives to handle a left-wing cross from Corinthians. Ekramy has produced a superb performance against Hiroshima in the quarter-final.
