Ghazl El Mehalla vs Zamalek

Zamalek needed until stoppage time to break down a stubborn Ghazl El Mahallah at their own ground, escaping with a 1-0 win that flattered the visitors on the balance of play. For long stretches the hosts looked the sharper side, and it took a moment of controversy to decide things. The only goal came in the 86th minute when Ahmed Sherif stepped up and calmly slotted home a penalty to break the deadlock. No red cards were shown, though a Zamalek defender came close after a rough challenge on a Mahalla striker who was flagged offside. Ghazl El Mahallah had the better of the possession and chances, with Mohamed Ashraf and Abdou Yahya both forcing saves out of goalkeeper El Mahdi Soliman, who was the difference for the visitors. The win lifts Zamalek to 13 points and top spot on goal difference, keeping their unbeaten start intact as they chase the title. For Ghazl El Mahallah, it's another gut-punch loss that leaves them rooted at the bottom of the table with just a single point from five matches.