Zamalek SC began their Egypt Premier League campaign with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Al Ittihad, despite enjoying 60% possession and producing the larger share of the attacking play.
Zamalek SC
- Al Mahdi Soliman (6.6)
- Omar Gaber (7.2)
- Mohamed Ismail (7.3)
- Mahmoud Hamdi (7.3)
- Mahmoud Bentayg (7.3)
- Adam Hamza Kaied (7.3)
- Mohamed Shehata (7.9)
- Ahmed Mohamed Abou El Fotouh Mohamed (6.7)
- Ahmed Sherif (6.3)
- Naser Mansi (6)
- Oday Ibrahim Mohammad Dabbagh (6.5)
Al Ittihad
- Sobhy Soliman (6.6)
- Momen Awad (7.2)
- Mido Mostafa (7.2)
- Mostafa Ibrahim (6.6)
- Isaac Saviour (6.7)
- Kenneth Semakula (6.5)
- Pascal Phiri (6.9)
- Mohamed Fakhry (6.7)
- Youssry Wahid (6.3)
- Hossam Hassan (6.6)
Substitutions:
Zamalek SC
- Ahmed Mohamed Abou El Fotouh Mohamed (Mohamed El Sayed, 46)
- Naser Mansi (Chico Banza, 69)
- Adam Hamza Kaied (A. Rabie, 69)
- Ahmed Sherif (M. Hamad, 79)
Al Ittihad
- Mohamed Fakhry (Ahmed Atef, 46)
- Pascal Phiri (Joseph Arumala, 46)
- Youssry Wahid (Nour Alaa, 62)
- Hossam Hassan (John Okoye Ebuka, 89)
Ball possession:
The hosts controlled the ball for long periods in Match Round 1 but could not turn their territorial advantage into a decisive goal. Al Ittihad, who had 40% possession, remained competitive and defended with discipline to secure a point.
Passes:
Zamalek’s Ahmed Sherif was the most active player in terms of attempts, while Kenneth Semakula led Al Ittihad’s shooting efforts. Zamalek recorded 11 shots, including two on goal, compared with Al Ittihad’s 10 shots and three on goal.
Defense:
The result means both sides open the Egypt Premier League season with a point.
Face-to-face:
Zamalek control possession but fail to break through
Zamalek’s 60% share of possession reflected their greater control of the match, with their midfield attempting to dictate the tempo and move Al Ittihad’s defensive shape.
Fouls:
- Yellow cards:
- Kenneth Semakula (Al Ittihad) at 39 minute
The last five games (including this match):
- Zamalek SC – D
- Al Ittihad – D
Top 5 Egypt Premier League scorers:
Line-ups:
Next games:
- Zamalek SC will play with National Bank of Egypt. August 26 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.
- Al Ittihad will play with Ceramica Cleopatra. August 28 at 17:00 (GMT), on Borg El Arab Stadium.
