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Al Ittihad Controls Possession but Fails to Break Down Smouha in Goalless Draw
Al Ittihad dominated possession (64%) and created more chances (6 shots off target), but they were unable to find a breakthrough against a resolute Smouha SC defense in a goalless draw at Alexandria’s Borg El Arab Stadium. The match, played on May 16th, 2025, was part of the 7th round of the Egyptian Premier League Relegation Round 2024 season.
The game was a tense affair, with a total of 25 fouls and four yellow cards. Smouha received three yellow cards (Juhayna, M. Salim), while Al Ittihad received two (M. Alaa, K. El Deeb). Despite their possession advantage, Al Ittihad couldn’t convert their chances, while Smouha, with 36% possession, proved effective defensively. The final score, 0-0, reflects a hard-fought match with few clear-cut scoring opportunities for either side.
Substitutions smouha sc: at minute 53 A. Amr came in and M. Salim went out., at minute 81 A. Ehab came in and Juhayna went out., at minute 90 K. Mohamed came in and S. Amadi went out.
Substitutions al ittihad: at minute 63 S. Fekri came in and Y. Osama Nabih went out., at minute 63 B. Aubame came in and A. Gomaa went out., at minute 63 E. Apeh came in and I. Samir went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Smouha SC
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Al Ittihad
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