Egyptian Cup: We suffered officiating injustice – Pyramids coach Krunoslav Jurcic after Zamalek defeat

Head coach of Pyramids FC Krunoslav Jurcic has expressed his displeasure about officiating following his outfit defeat to Zamalek in the Egyptian Cup semifinal clash on Thursday.

Pyramids, who are reigning CAF Champions League holders succumbed to a 5-4 penalty shootouts defeat to Zamalek after a pulsating goalless draw in regulation time.

Despite their dominant performance, Pyramids fell short to Zamalek at the stadium of Al Wahda Club in the UAE.

Having suffered defeat to Zamalek, Pyramids will now face Ceramica Cleopatra in the third-place match. Meanwhile Zamalek have set up a rivalry final match against Al Ahly on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Speaking after the game, the Croatian tactician stressed his outfit suffered officiating injustice, saying Pyramids should have being awarded at least two penalties in the course of the match.

“Pyramids were the better team and had more possession, and deserved to win, but in the end, the penalty shootout was not in favor of the better team, and Zamalek won.”

“We congratulate them, but the team suffered clear refereeing injustice, as at least two penalty kicks were not awarded in their favor.” He said.

Despite missing out on final, Pyramids will be hoping to triumph over Ceramica Cleopatra to secure the bronze medal of the Egyptian Cup.