In a clash between two of Egypt's "Big 3" on Friday, Pyramids FC secured a crucial 3-0 victory over Zamalek in the Nile Egyptian League. The win strengthens their grip on the top spot, extending their lead over second and third place holders Ahly and Zamalek to four points.
Pyramids 3-0 Zamalek: Notable moments
* Fiston Mayele broke the deadlock in the 58th minute, showcasing individual skill inside the penalty box before slotting home with his left foot.
* Mostafa Fathi doubled the advantage just six minutes later, capitalizing on a one-on-one opportunity against the Zamalek goalkeeper.
* Ibrahim Adel scored the third goal in the 70th minute, finishing off a low cross from Ramadan Sobhi.
With this victory, Pyramids now have 24 points, establishing a four-point lead at the top of the league table, while Zamalek remain in third with 20 points behind rivals Al Ahly on goal difference.
Mayele’s goal against Zamalek takes his tally to five goals this season in the Nile Egyptian League, making him the second-highest scorer in the league just behind Zamalek’s Nasser Mansi (6 goals).
Haras El Hodoud snatch a victory over El Gouna
Haras El Hodoud continued their run with a 1-0 away win against El Gouna, marking their third consecutive league victory.
Match Summary
* Abd Alrahman Gouda scored the match-winning goal with a header in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time.
* Haras El Hodood have now won four matches this season, a remarkable turnaround after failing to secure a single victory in their first six games.
* El Gouna's bad results persist, as this defeat marks their fifth consecutive league loss.
With this victory, Haras El Hodood climb to 7th place in the league standings with 15 points.
Meanwhile, El Gouna remain at the bottom of the table with just 6 points.
Tala’ea El Gaish complete comeback to beat Ismaily 2-1
Tala’ea El Gaish pulled off a 2-1 comeback victory over Ismaily, further shaking up the league standings.
Match Summary
* Ismaily took an early lead in the 6th minute, with Marwan Hamdy scoring a beautiful left-footed strike. He celebrated in unique fashion by wearing a lab coat, referencing his physical therapy studies alongside his football career.
* Godwin Okwara leveled the match in the 53rd minute, capitalizing on a defensive error and beat the goalkeeper.
* Ragab Omran doubled the score for Tala’ea El Gaish with an 88th-minute penalty.
With this victory, Tala’ea El Gaish move to 15 points, climbing to 8th place, while Ismaily is in 12th with 12 points.
Results
El Gouna 0-1 Haras El Hodoud
Ismaily 1-2 El Gaish
Pyramids FC 3-0 Zamalek
League Table (Top-5)
GP | Points | |
Pyramids FC | 11 | 24 |
Al Ahly | 10 | 20 |
Zamalek | 11 | 20 |
Ceramica Cleopatra | 10 | 19 |
Al Masry | 10 | 18 |
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