Al Ahly secured a 2–0 victory over Zamalek SC at Cairo International Stadium during the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League, with Algerian forward Mounsef Bakrar sealing the result in the 80th minute after coming off the bench, DZfoot reported.
The fixture carried significant standings implications as Al Ahly climbed to the provisional top of the league table with 16 points ahead of Pyramids FC’s subsequent fixture. Bakrar entered the match in the 66th minute, replacing Soufiane Benjdida, and needed just fourteen minutes on the pitch to impact the scoreline.
How Bakrar Sealed the Result at Cairo International Stadium
The decisive sequence unfolded when Al Ahly’s number 25, Zizo, drove forward on an accelerated run before slipping a pass to Bakrar positioned near the edge of the penalty area. Operating with his back to the goal, the Algerian forward executed a sharp turn, shook off his marker, and shifted slightly to his left before unleashing a low left-footed strike.
The shot beat goalkeeper Mahdi Soliman, settling neatly into the left corner of the net. DZfoot noted that the finish provided immediate relief for the former Dinamo Zagreb striker, who had faced criticism for a lack of clinical efficiency during the recent international break with the Algerian national team.
Zamalek Files Formal Federation Complaint Over Match Officials
Club president Hussein Labib’s administration alleged clear officiating injustices during Sunday evening’s encounter.
The Zamalek statement criticized the selection of the officiating crew, asserting that the refereeing decisions actively hindered the team’s performance and cost them the match. The club further cited assessments from multiple refereeing experts claiming that Zamalek was denied two penalty kicks, alongside a lack of proper review via the video assistant referee system.
Managerial Reaction and Squad Adjustments After the Final Whistle
The chance wasn’t on our side in the first half and we conceded a goal off a ball that struck one of the players and changed its trajectory,
Gamal said during his post-match remarks. The Zamalek boss also emphasized that his tactical setup was heavily influenced by injuries, absences, and the illness of Oday Dabbagh alongside an injury sustained by Adam Kayed during pre-match warm-ups.
Gamal explained that De simples erreurs
led to the goals conceded, stating, Nous avons encaissé deux buts à cause de simples erreurs et nous travaillerons à les corriger pour éviter qu’elles se reproduisent.
He also noted regarding his lineup choices, J’ai titularisé Ahmed Sherif pour sa vitesse, et le danger créé par Zamalek en première période était dû à ses percées.
Looking ahead after the defeat, Gamal added, Nous allons refermer le dossier de ce match et commencer à nous concentrer sur la rencontre importante face à l’armée rwandaise en Ligue des champions d’Afrique.
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