Brilliant goalkeeper Bechir Ben Saïd reacts after Esperance eliminate Al Ahly

Bechir Ben Saïd praised his team following Espérance Sportive de Tunis’s historic qualification at the expense of Al Ahly in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League.

Espérance secured a thrilling 3-2 victory in Cairo, in a match where the Tunisian goalkeeper delivered a standout performance, playing a crucial role in his team’s progression.

Speaking after the game, Saïd said:
“We delivered a very big performance. It’s true that we started the match a bit below our level, but we managed to correct our performance. I tried to help my teammates as much as I could, and they also supported me a lot and did not fall short.”

The win sends Espérance into the semi-finals, where they will face the winner of the clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Stade Malien.

This qualification marks a significant achievement for the Tunisian giants, especially given the fact of overcoming Al Ahly in Cairo, further underlining Espérance’s strong performance this season.

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