Zamalek SC's 5-2 victory over Kahraba Ismailia at the Suez Canal Stadium was a match defined by clinical finishing and overwhelming attacking volume. The Lemeister model had made Zamalek slight favourites at 41 per cent, and the visitors vindicated that projection by converting their dominance in shots and expected control into a five-goal haul, though the scoreline was flattered by a first-half own goal that broke the game open just before the interval.
The opening goal arrived in the 38th minute when A. Sherif finished from an assist by N. Mansy, giving Zamalek a lead they would not relinquish. O. Dabbagh doubled the advantage four minutes later with an unassisted strike. On the stroke of half-time, Kahraba Ismailia defender M. I. Hassan inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, making it 3-0 and effectively ending the contest before the second half began.
Kahraba Ismailia attempted a response early in the second period. O. El Said pulled a goal back in the 62nd minute, assisted by A. Sulieman, reducing the deficit to 3-1. Any hopes of a comeback, however, were short-lived. A. Sherif completed his brace in the 52nd minute with an unassisted goal, and N. Mansy added a fourth unassisted goal in the 73rd minute. O. Dabbagh sealed the victory with his second goal of the match in the 87th minute, again assisted by N. Mansy, to make the final score 5-2.
The statistical chasm between the sides was most evident in Zamalek's relentless attacking output. The visitors recorded 29 total shots to Kahraba Ismailia's 15, with ten shots on target against four. Zamalek generated 21 shots from inside the box, a figure that underscores their ability to penetrate the home defence repeatedly. Kahraba Ismailia's goalkeeper was forced into four saves, while his counterpart made three. Possession was slightly in Zamalek's favour at 54 per cent, but their passing accuracy of 86 per cent from 444 passes was notably superior to the home side's 77 per cent from 373 passes, reflecting greater composure in possession.
Among the individual performers, Naser Mansi earned the highest match rating of 8.3, having scored one goal and provided two assists, a direct involvement in three of the five goals. Ahmed Sherif was close behind with an 8.2 rating for his brace. Oday Dabbagh scored twice and received a 7.6 rating. For Kahraba Ismailia, Omar El Said was the standout with a 7.5 rating after scoring his side's only non-own goal, while Mahmoud Hamdi of Zamalek also registered a 7.5. A total of five yellow cards were issued, two to Kahraba Ismailia (Ahmed Hamzawi in the 64th minute, Mohamed Juhayna in the 77th) and three to Zamalek (Mohamed Ismail in the 65th, Mohamed Ibrahim Hassan in the 84th, Youssef Wael in the 85th).
The result leaves Zamalek SC with a commanding win that reinforces their positive momentum in the Premier League regular season. For Kahraba Ismailia, the heavy defeat at home, despite a brief second-half fightback, highlights a defensive frailty that was ruthlessly exploited by Zamalek's forwards. With the Lemeister model's pre-match favouritism justified, Zamalek's ability to convert chances at such a high rate will be a warning to upcoming opponents.
