Last Thursday marked the conclusion of the 14th round of the 2023-2024 Professional League season, featuring a whirlwind of action with 20 goals and 7 penalty kicks.
In the 10 matches played, three ended in draws, two finishing 1-1, and one with a goalless stalemate.
The remaining seven encounters witnessed clear winners, showcasing the competitive spirit of the league.
Petroleum Club (Petrojet) continued its winning streak, leading the league table with 32 points.
Hot on their heels is Haras El-Hodoud at the second spot with 28 points.
The 14th round witnessed a total of 20 goals, evenly distributed with 10 scored in each half.
Petrojet dominated the round, securing the most substantial victory with a clean 3-0 triumph over Misr El-Maqasa.
A similar scoreline was achieved by Brooqsi against Republic of Shbin.
The fixture also saw the awarding of 7 penalties, four of which were successfully converted. Basem Adel for the Railway Team found the net against Ghazl El-Mahalla, Ahmed Hassani of Tanta scored against Makadi, Hossam Barakat for Brooqsi against Republic of Shbin, and Aly Hussein for Wadi Degla against Telecom Egypt.
Notably, Mahmoud Abdel-Aziz of the Railway Team and Abd El-Rahman El-Dah of Tanta missed their penalty opportunities.
In the 14th round, six teams failed to secure home victories.
Teams like the Railway Team, Lavena, and Rayya ended their matches in draws, while Misr El-Maqasa, Nasr Mining, and Abou Qir for Fertilizers suffered defeats.
Key Statistics of the Professional League:
– Top Scorer: Mahmoud Mamdouh of Haras El-Hodoud leads the scoring charts with 9 goals, two ahead of Ismail Bamba of Petrojet and Hossam Barakat of Brooqsi.
– Most Prolific Attack: Petrojet boasts the league’s most formidable attack with 25 goals.
– Struggling Offensive: Republic of Shbin holds the distinction of the weakest attack, scoring only 7 goals.
– Leaky Defense: Nasr Mining has the most porous defense, conceding 33 goals.
– Solid Defense: The Railway Team showcases the strongest defense, allowing only 8 goals.
– Most Wins: Petrojet leads the league with 10 victories.
– Fewest Wins: Nasr Mining trails with only one win.
– Draw Specialists: The Railway Team holds the record for the most draws, with 9 matches ending in stalemates.
– Fewest Draws: Nasr Mining has the least number of draws, securing only one in the competition.
– Most Defeats: Nasr Mining has suffered the most defeats, losing 12 matches.
– Unbeaten Record: Haras El-Hodoud maintains an undefeated record so far in the league.
This round showcased the diverse and competitive nature of the Professional League, leaving football enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the upcoming fixtures.
The season is now poised for further excitement as teams vie for supremacy in this dynamic football spectacle.
