A. Mayhoub scored in the 76th minute to give Al Masry a 1-0 victory over Smouha SC in Match Round 1 of the Egypt Premier League.
AL Masry
Smouha SC
Substitutions:
AL Masry
- H. Ali (M. Makhlouf, 46)
- A. Ziani (M. El Shami, 56)
- M. Hamada (M. Temine, 69)
- K. Toual (A. Deghmoum, 69)
- S. Mohsen (M. El Aash, 80)
Smouha SC
- A. Samadou (Juhayna, 67)
- M. Adel (F. Farid, 79)
- A. El Sisi (M. Hamdi, 86)
Ball possession:
The decisive moment arrived with 14 minutes remaining, when Mayhoub found the breakthrough in a closely contested opening-round fixture. Smouha had the greater attacking output by several measures, but Al Masry’s ability to control possession and protect their lead proved decisive.
Passes:
Al Masry enjoyed 54% of the ball compared with Smouha’s 46%, and held on to secure three points without conceding. Smouha registered 10 shots on target and four shots on goal, while Al Masry recorded four shots on target and none on goal according to the supplied match statistics.
Defense:
Despite Smouha’s higher number of efforts, Al Masry were the more efficient side where it mattered. Mayhoub’s goal was enough to settle the match and give his team a positive start to the Egypt Premier League campaign.
Face-to-face:
S. Mohsen was Al Masry’s most active player for shots, while Pape Badji led Smouha’s attempts on goal. Smouha’s attacking pressure suggested they were capable of creating opportunities, but they were unable to turn those openings into an equaliser after Mayhoub’s strike.
Fouls:
- Yellow cards:
- H. Ali (AL Masry) at 45 minute
- M. Makhlouf (AL Masry) at 53 minute
- A. Deghmoum (AL Masry) at 80 minute
- A. El Sisi (Smouha SC) at 45 minute
- M. Adel (Smouha SC) at 77 minute
- A. Amer (Smouha SC) at 84 minute
The last five games (including this match):
- AL Masry – W
- Smouha SC – L
Top 5 Egypt Premier League scorers:
Line-ups:
Next games:
- AL Masry will play with El Mokawloon. August 27 at 17:00 (GMT), on Arab Contractors Stadium.
- Smouha SC will play with Asyut Petrol. August 26 at 14:00 (GMT), on None.
