Petrojet started the contest with energy and pushed forward against a Zamalek lineup that included several young and backup options. During the first ten minutes, the visitors applied pressure but could not produce any dangerous finishing chances.
Petrojet started the contest with energy and pushed forward against a Zamalek lineup that included several young and backup options. During the first ten minutes, the visitors applied pressure but could not produce any dangerous finishing chances.
After surviving that opening spell, Zamalek punished their opponents’ lack of end product. Nasser Mansi played a through pass that released Oday Dabbagh on a fast break toward goal.
The goalkeeper stopped Dabbagh’s first attempt, yet the forward reacted quickly and tapped in the rebound into an unguarded net to put Zamalek ahead in the 21st minute.
Later in the half, Dabbagh earned a spot-kick for his side. Defender Hossam Abdel-Maguid stepped up and converted confidently, sending the keeper the wrong direction six minutes before halftime.
Zamalek almost produced a stunning third goal moments before the break. Adam Kaied attempted an acrobatic scorpion-style effort, but the ball struck the frame of the goal.
By halftime, Zamalek held full control of the scoreboard, despite not dominating every phase of play during the opening period.
The second period featured limited attacking action, with Petrojet unable to find solutions against a Zamalek team focused on maintaining its advantage.
Petrojet’s clearest opportunity arrived in the 69th minute, when substitute Gabriel Chukwudi failed to score from close range.
Zamalek also missed chances to extend the margin, as Brazilian winger Juan Alvina and a Tunisian forward — both brought on after the interval — were denied in one-on-one situations twice by goalkeeper Omar Salah. The result left Zamalek fourth with 25 points, seven behind leaders Ceramica Cleopatra, who have played one additional match. Zamalek will next meet Al Masry in a Confederation Cup group match on Sunday.
