Zamalek SC hold off Port to secure 2-1 CAF Champions League victory

Zamalek SC claimed a 2-1 win over Port in the CAF Champions League, with Mohamed Mohamed Shehata Mahmoud and C. Banza scoring in the first half to give the Egyptian side a decisive advantage.

Port

Zamalek SC

Substitutions:

Port

Zamalek SC

Ball possession:

The result came in the match round of the competition, as Zamalek made a fast start and established control before half-time.

Passes:

Mohamed Mohamed Shehata Mahmoud opened the scoring after five minutes, putting Zamalek 1-0 ahead. C. Banza then doubled the visitors’ advantage in the 37th minute with the second goal of the match.

Defense:

Port responded with a goal, but Zamalek held on to secure all three points in a 2-1 result.

Face-to-face:

The early breakthrough gave Zamalek confidence and placed Port under immediate pressure. Shehata Mahmoud’s goal arrived inside the opening five minutes, allowing the visitors to play with the lead for much of the match.

The last five games (including this match):

• Port – L
• Zamalek SC – WWWD

Top 5 CAF Champions League scorers:

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Port will play with Zamalek SC. September 12 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.
• Zamalek SC will play with Port. September 12 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.