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Zamalek SC Edges Masr in Tense Cairo Clash
Zamalek SC emerged victorious against Masr in a thrilling encounter at the Cairo International Stadium, part of the Egyptian Premier League’s matchday 16. The match, played on February 27th, 2025, was marked by tension, cards, and a VAR-ruled-out goal.
Masr took the early lead with a goal from M. Ziko in the 25th minute. However, Zamalek SC responded swiftly, equalizing in the 45th minute through N. Mansy, assisted by Zizo. Zamalek SC’s joy was short-lived as a second goal by Mansy was disallowed for offside in the 66th minute by VAR.
The second half saw a flurry of yellow cards for both sides, culminating in the sending-off of Zamalek SC’s M. Shehata in the closing stages after receiving a second yellow card. The match concluded with a 1-2 victory for Zamalek SC.
Zamalek SC dominated possession (66%), registered 13 shots (3 on target), and earned 4 corners. Masr, on the other hand, had 34% possession, 6 shots (2 on target), and 2 corners. Both teams committed 14 fouls.
Substitutions masr: at minute 46 S. Hussein came in and Abdelrahman El Sakran went out., at minute 65 M. Ashraf came in and S. Ibrahim went out., at minute 72 H. Alaa came in and Ahmed Sayed went out., at minute 81 A. Hamdy came in and M. Saad went out., at minute 82 Messi came in and M. Ziko went out.
Substitutions zamalek sc: at minute 70 N. Maher came in and M. Shalaby went out., at minute 81 A. Jafeli came in and El Wensh Mahmoud went out., at minute 88 S. Jaziri came in and A. El Said went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Zamalek SC
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