2nd round of football league playoffs: 1st win for Al-Ittihad, 2nd loss for Al-Ahly Benghazi
At the Stadio Città di Meda, Al-Hilal secured its first win by defeating Al-Ahly Benghazi 2-1. With this win, Al-Hilal raised its tally to four points, while Al-Ahly Benghazi continued its poor run, suffering a second consecutive defeat and remaining without points.
At Arena Civica, Al-Ittihad bounced back from its opening-round loss with a crucial 3-2 win over Al-Sweihli. This win brought Al-Ittihad to three points, while Al-Sweihli remained at just one point.
Meanwhile, at the Stadio Artemio Breda, Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Akhdar played to a goalless draw in a match filled with competitiveness and excitement, despite the absence of goals.
With the draw, both teams added a point to their totals, bringing Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Akhdar to four points each.
Following Tuesday's results, three teams now share the top spot with four points each: Al-Ahly Tripoli, Al-Akhdar, and Al-Hilal. They are followed by Al-Ittihad with three points, Al-Sweihli with one point, and Al-Ahly Benghazi at the bottom of the table with no points. Tags: Libyan Football League
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