Al Ahly secured their second consecutive win of the Egyptian Premier League season, edging past ZED 1-0 in a hard-fought encounter on Thursday, October 7. The victory, achieved at ZED’s home ground, sees the Cairo giants maintain their perfect start to the campaign.
The match, which was part of the second matchday of the season, saw Al Ahly struggle to assert dominance early on.
However, it was a clinical strike from Taher Mohamed in the 11th minute that ultimately sealed the win for the Red Devils.
Mohamed’s goal, a composed finish from close range, proved to be the difference between the two sides as Al Ahly held on to their slim lead throughout the remainder of the match.
ZED, despite a spirited performance, were unable to break down Al Ahly’s defence, failing to register a goal.
The hosts’ lack of attacking efficiency highlighted their struggles in the early stages of the season.
This result leaves ZED in 14th place in the standings with just one point from their opening two matches, while Al Ahly moves to the top of the table with a maximum of 6 points.
Al Ahly’s head coach, Marcel Koller, will be pleased with the result but will know his side was made to work hard for the victory.
Despite not being at their best, the team demonstrated their resilience, particularly in the second half, to ensure they left with all three points.
In other action on Thursday, Ghazl El Mahallah suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to El Geish in a thrilling contest, while Al Ittihad FC recorded a 1-0 victory over Haras El Hedood.
These results leave the league table wide open, with teams jockeying for position early in the season.
As the Premier League continues to unfold, Al Ahly’s focus will now turn to their upcoming matches as they aim to build on their strong start and defend their domestic title.
Meanwhile, ZED will look to regroup and improve their performances as they search for their first win of the season.
