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What the Egyptian papers said after the derby
Published in FilGoal on 17 - 04 - 2010

FilGoal.com takes a look at the headlines of the Egyptian papers following Friday's 3-3 draw between Ahli and Zamalek in the Cairo derby.
Al-Gomhoria (The Republic)
Zamalek recall glory days, Ahli struggle before earning draw
Ahli needed a Mohamed Barakat strike in the second minute of stoppage time to prevent Zamalek from registering a historic victory at a time when the Red fans were resigned to seeing their team lose. Barakat held his nerve in a praiseworthy manner to spare Ahli's blushes and ensure they would win the league title without tasting defeat against their arch rivals.
Al-Ahram
Ahli snatch draw in crazy game
Ahli snatched a precious draw 3-3 draw with Zamalek in a crazy game that lived up to expectations. It was a top game in terms of football played and behavior. The players, fans and technical staff members of both sides were truly sportsmen. Zamalek were the better and more dangerous side but Ahli's spirited display and relentless efforts to level the score eventually paid off.
Al-Masry Al-Youm (Egyptian Today)
Zamalek should have won 5-0, says Hassan
Zamalek coach Hossam Hassan was content with the 3-3 draw against Ahli, but insisted that his side deserved to claim all three points in emphatic fashion. "We totally dominated the game and repeatedly threatened Ahli, who were very lucky to get a draw. We should have won 5-0 at least because we were the superior side," he said.
Al-Youm Al-Sabe (The Seventh Day)
Barakat reveals why he took off his shirt
Ahli midfielder Mohamed Barakat explained why he took off his shirt and excessively celebrated his goal which earned a 3-3 draw with Zamalek. "I endured an unusual barren run this season. This goal is my first one this season so I was very happy, especially that it came against our rivals. I was consequently yellow-carded but it's no big deal, my joy got the better of me."
Al-Shorouk (The Sunrise)
Shikabala named best player in derby
Zamalek winger Shikabala was named the best player in his side's 3-3 draw with Ahli in the Egyptian Premier League on Friday. He set up Ahmed Gaafar for Zamalek's early opener and produced a superb display in both halves. However, he said he was not very pleased because Zamalek could not win.


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