ZED continues to make waves in the Egyptian Premier League, securing a thrilling 2-1 victory over Pharco FC on Friday, December 20, in the 5th round of the competition.
The newly promoted club is proving its mettle, maintaining an impressive run of form after their commanding 2-0 win against Haras El Hedood in the previous round.
Playing away, ZED set the tone early with an electrifying start. Star forward Banouby opened the scoring in the 8th minute, capitalizing on a swift counterattack. Pharco responded with resilience as Sherif netted the equalizer in the 35th minute, reigniting hopes for the home fans. However, ZED’s determination shone through, with Shady Hussein delivering the decisive blow in the 72nd minute to secure all three points.
This victory catapults ZED to 4th place on the league table with 8 points, tantalizingly close to a podium spot. Meanwhile, Pharco FC’s inconsistent start sees them slipping to 8th with 7 points.
Other Results:
Modern Future FC 0-1 National Bank of Egypt
El Gouna FC 1-0 ENPPI
Pharco FC 1-2 ZED