Zamalek's hopes in winning the Egyptian League diminished after losing to hosts Masri 2-0 on Saturday. Eliassou Issiaka scored as early as the sixth minute after heading home from a close range. The Malian defender doubled the lead in the 52nd minute after another powerful header, capitalizing on Ahmed Shedid's cross. Zamalek are still in the second place on 50 points, two behind leaders Ahli, who play Ismaili later on the same day. Hossam Hassan's side failed to create any scoring chances, as they only waited for free-kicks around the area. They got four set-pieces, which were executed by Shikabala, Hani Saied and Mahmoud Fathallah but with no success, thanks to heroic saves from keeper Ahmed Al-Shinawi.