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Zamalek SC edged out Ceramica Cleopatra in a thrilling Egyptian Cup semi-final clash at the Cairo International Stadium. The match, played on March 28th, 2025, was a back-and-forth affair. Despite Ceramica Cleopatra dominating possession (58%), Zamalek SC proved more clinical in front of goal.
The game saw early yellow cards for Ceramica Cleopatra’s Lakay (17′) and Kendouci (32′). Zamalek SC took the lead at 33′ with a penalty converted by Ahmed El Said. El Said missed a second penalty in the 53′. Ceramica Cleopatra responded with a goal from Ahmed Mukka at 58′, equalizing the score. However, Zamalek SC regained the lead in the dying moments of the game, with a goal from Zizo in the 90′. Earlier, at the same minute, Zizo had scored another goal. Mukka of Ceramica Cleopatra received a yellow card in the 64th minute, and Issa received one in the 90th. The final minutes saw a flurry of yellow cards: for Gehad and El Wensh Mahmoud of Zamalek SC and Issa of Ceramica Cleopatra. Zamalek SC secured a 3-1 victory. Despite Ceramica Cleopatra’s possession advantage, Zamalek SC were more accurate with their shots, managing 10 attempts (3 on target) compared to their opponent’s 4 (2 on target).
Substitutions zamalek sc: at minute 59 Zizo came in and N. Maher went out., at minute 75 M. Gehad came in and N. Dunga went out., at minute 75 M. Shalaby came in and S. Jaziri went out., at minute 90 N. Mansy came in and A. El Said went out.
Substitutions ceramica cleopatra: at minute 72 M. Zalaka came in and A. Belhadji went out., at minute 72 M. Reda came in and A. Mukka went out., at minute 90 M. Otaka came in and A. R. Mohamed went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Zamalek SC
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