Zamalek survive against Al Masry as goalless draw heats up group battle
Zamalek escape defeat against Al Masry in the CAF Confederation Cup after a tense goalless clash full of dangerous chances and late drama
Zamalek and Al Masry played out a 0-0 draw in their CAF Confederation Cup group-stage match, held at Borg El Arab Stadium in the third round of the 2025–2026 season.
The match was competitive from the start, with Al Masry showing better organization and posing constant threats, while Zamalek relied on counterattacks and defensive discipline.
Zamalek nearly conceded early, but goalkeeper Mohamed Awad reacted well to deny a deflected ball. Later, Seif El-Jaziri came close to scoring after his free-kick struck the post in the 38th minute.
In the second half, Al Masry increased pressure, missing several clear chances through Salah Mohsen, Omar El-Saai, and Abdelrahim Deghmoum, who wasted a late opportunity in the final minutes.
Zamalek tried to regain control through substitutions and attacking adjustments, but the finishing touch was missing, leaving both sides to settle for one point each.
With this result, Al Masry lead the group with 7 points, while Zamalek sit second with 5 points, keeping the qualification race wide open ahead of the next rounds.
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