The 16th round of the Egyptian Premier League saw ZED FC frustrate Zamalek with a hard-fought 1-1 draw, while Al Masry delivered an emphatic 3-0 victory over Smouha SC.
The results added further intrigue to the league standings, with Zamalek missing the chance to close the gap on the top two.
Zamalek’s winless streak continues
Zamalek, under the guidance of newly appointed head coach José Peseiro, failed to secure a much-needed victory, extending their run of draws to three consecutive league matches.
The White Knights, who remain in third place with 29 points, struggled to impose themselves against a well-organized ZED FC side.
The visitors took an early lead in the 25th minute when Zaki found the net, capitalizing on a lapse in Zamalek’s defense.
The home side responded just before half-time, as Naser Mansy equalized in stoppage time (45+5) following an assist from Ahmed Sayed Zizo.
Despite pushing for a winner in the second half, Zamalek failed to break down ZED’s resilient backline, leaving Peseiro still in search of his first league victory since taking charge.
Al Masry dominates Smouha
In another key fixture, Al Masry returned to winning ways with a dominant 3-0 triumph over Smouha SC.
The Port Said-based club put on a commanding display, securing all three points to strengthen their position in the league table.
Smouha struggled to cope with Al Masry’s attacking intensity, conceding three unanswered goals.
The result serves as a significant boost for Al Masry, who are looking to build momentum as the season progresses.
Elsewhere in the league
The round also featured an entertaining 2-2 draw between El Geish and the National Bank of Egypt, with both sides sharing the spoils in a closely contested encounter.
Thursday’s Egyptian Premier League results:
- Zamalek SC 1-1 ZED FC
- El Geish 2-2 National Bank of Egypt
- Smouha SC 0-3 Al Masry
With the league entering a crucial phase, Zamalek will need to rediscover their winning form if they are to keep pace with the leaders, while Al Masry will be eager to build on their latest victory.
