Zamalek returned to the Egyptian Premier League action with a tough clash against Pyramids on Wednesday in a match, set to determine the second-placed team.
Zamalek leapfrogged Pyramids FC into second place and gave new coach Jesualdo Ferreira his first win at the helm with an exciting 3-2 victory in a see-saw ...
Bencharki put Zamalek ahead after four minutes, planting a first-timer into the bottom corner after some good work from El-Said, who got the better of Burkina Faso midfielder Blati Toure on the left and crossed low for the Moroccan. Ashour turned scorer early in the second half after being teed up by Bencharki and Zamalek survived late pressure from Pyramids to grab a precious victory over one of their main challengers for the title. Central defender Ali Gabr drew Pyramids level shortly after and South African striker Fagrie Lakay put them in front before Zamalek striker Omar El-Said, who set up Bencharki for the early opener, levelled the score at 2-2 on the stroke of halftime following a brilliant assist from Emam Ashour.
Zamalek have edged Pyramids in a hard-fought 3-2 victory in the Egyptian Premier League's 12th round on Wednesday.
Pyramids levelled the scoring in the 11th minute with Ali Gabr coming back to haunt his former club after nodding a well-placed header from Abdullah El-Saidโs corner delivery. Five minutes later, Zamalek had defensive work to do as Pyramids had a glorious chance to equalize when Abdullah El-Saidโs left-footed shot forced a great save from Mohamed Abou-Gabal before Youssef Obama cleared the ball away from danger. Zamalek have edged Pyramids in a hard-fought 3-2 victory in the Egyptian Premier Leagueโs 12th round on Wednesday.
Zamalek leapfrogged Pyramids FC into second place and gave new coach Jesualdo Ferreira his first win at the helm with an exciting 3-2 victory in a see-saw Egyptian Premier League clash on Wednesday. Zamalek v Pyramids FC ...
Bencharki put Zamalek ahead after four minutes, planting a first-timer into the bottom corner after some good work from El-Said, who got the better of Burkina Faso midfielder Blati Toure on the left and crossed low for the Moroccan. Ashour turned scorer early in the second half after being teed up by Bencharki and Zamalek survived late pressure from Pyramids to grab a precious victory over one of their main challengers for the title. Central defender Ali Gabr drew Pyramids level shortly after and South African striker Fagrie Lakay put them in front before Zamalek striker Omar El-Said, who set up Bencharki for the early opener, levelled the score at 2-2 on the stroke of halftime following a brilliant assist from Emam Ashour.