Al-Ahli Tripoli settled the capital derby against its traditional rival Al-Ittihad on Monday, defeating them with a score of 76 to 73. This postponed match from the fourth week of the Libyan Basketball League was characterized by excitement and competitiveness until the final moments.
Al-Ittihad entered the match strongly, imposing its control during the first and second quarters. They succeeded in taking the lead thanks to their defensive organization and offensive efficiency, ending the first half ahead while Al-Ahli Tripoli faced clear difficulty keeping up with the pace of the game.
A Comeback and a Turnaround
With the start of the third quarter, Al-Ahli Tripoli surged back and gradually returned to the atmosphere of the match. They benefited from improved defensive performance and succeeded in reducing the deficit before forcing a tie on multiple occasions, igniting the competition between the two teams.
The fourth quarter witnessed the peak of excitement, as the two teams exchanged the lead with a clear reliance on zone defense and tactical play. Al-Ahli Tripoli managed to pull ahead by a margin that reached eight points, but Al-Ittihad came back and reduced the gap to just one basket, keeping the outcome uncertain until the final seconds.
An Al-Ahli Decider in the Final Moments
In the decisive moments, Al-Ahli Tripoli was able to maintain its lead, ending the match in its favor with a three-point margin and a score of 76 to 73, confirming its superiority in one of the strongest matches of the season.
This victory provides an important morale boost for Al-Ahli Tripoli in its championship journey, while Al-Ittihad delivered a strong performance despite the loss, reflecting the intensity of the competition between the two poles of the capital in the Libyan Basketball League.
