German industrial output grows in April '25    White House to cut NASA budget    Egypt's UHIA launches 1st electronic medical pricing system    Egypt, S. Arabia ink deal to tackle common health challenges    EGP steady vs. USD in early Sunday trade    Egypt's c. bank offers EGP 10b T-bonds fixed coupon    Israeli escalation in Gaza amid warnings of humanitarian collapse    Egypt's PM attends Gabon president's inauguration after election win    Egypt's Abdelatty, US Advisor Boulos hold call on Africa, Middle East stability    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Egypt's public-private partnership investments hit EGP 19.8bn in FY 2023/2024: Tahoun Consulting    Tax revenues surge over 40% without new burdens: ETA chief    EU ambassador commends Aswan's public healthcare during official visit    Agricultural Bank of Egypt offers 5-year livestock loans at 5% to support small farmers    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Taiwan GDP surges on tech demand    UNFPA Egypt, Bayer sign agreement to promote reproductive health    Cabinet approves establishment of national medical tourism council to boost healthcare sector    Egypt's Gypto Pharma, US Dawa Pharmaceuticals sign strategic alliance    "5,000 Years of Civilizational Dialogue" theme for Korea-Egypt 30th anniversary event    Central Bank of Egypt meets Chinese delegation to enhance bilateral relations    Sudan conflict, bilateral ties dominate talks between Al-Sisi, Al-Burhan in Cairo    Cairo's Madinaty and Katameya Dunes Golf Courses set to host 2025 Pan Arab Golf Championship from May 7-10    Egypt's Ministry of Health launches trachoma elimination campaign in 7 governorates    Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan opens 5th round of Film Consultancy Programme for Arab filmmakers    Fourth Cairo Photo Week set for May, expanding across 14 Downtown locations    Egypt's PM follows up on Julius Nyerere dam project in Tanzania    Ancient military commander's tomb unearthed in Ismailia    Egypt's FM inspects Julius Nyerere Dam project in Tanzania    Egypt's FM praises ties with Tanzania    Egypt to host global celebration for Grand Egyptian Museum opening on July 3    Ancient Egyptian royal tomb unearthed in Sohag    Egyptian Minister praises Nile Basin consultations, voices GERD concerns    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Zamalek caught cold in Cairo as Saint George grab 1-1 draw
Egypt's Zamalek fail to take a first-leg advantage in the African Champions League last 16 after a 1-1 draw at home to Ethiopia's Saint George on Saturday
Published in Ahram Online on 20 - 04 - 2013

Egypt's Zamalek are facing the prospect of early African Champions League elimination after they needed a late goal to salvage a 1-1 draw at home to Ethiopia's Saint George in the first leg of the competition's round of 16 on Saturday.
In a match played behind closed doors at Cairo's Air Defence Stadium, Saint George took a surprising lead three minutes past the hour mark when Umed Ukuri pounced on a defensive howler to fire home following a bursting run.
Malian striker Abdoulaye Cisse, who was introduced in the second half, levelled the score with eight minutes remaining but the visitors survived a late onslaught to claim a valuable draw.
Five-time African champions Zamalek, who last won the Champions League in 2002, will need to win away from home in a fortnight to reach the group stage and avoid a surprising elimination.
The White Knights had to do without their fans after Egyptian authorities imposed a crowd ban in the wake of recent disturbances in continental and regional games for Zamalek, Ahly and Ismaily.
No spark
Zamalek, lacking the spark of winger Mohamed Ibrahim, who started on the bench due to a back complaint, struggled to break down the resolute Saint George in the first half.
They were only restricted to some tame shots, including a left-foot effort from playmaker Ahmed Eid which went over the crossbar and a half-volley from striker Ahmed Gaafar that was blocked by the keeper from a tight angle.
Saint George could have hit Zamalek on the break after 20 minutes when Williams beat the offside trap to go one-on-one with keeper Abdel-Wahed El-Sayed, who superbly blocked his low shot.
Zamalek coach Jorvan Vieira threw Cisse and pacy winger Hazem Emam into the fray in the second half in a bid to beef up his attack but it was Saint George who opened the scoring following a dreadful blunder from Salah Soliman in the 63rd minute.
The defender's short pass in the centre circle was intercepted by Ukuri, who outran Soliman and his sluggish partner Mahmoud Fathallah to send a low shot from the edge of the area that went past the poorly-positioned El-Sayed and into the bottom corner.
Ibrahim injected a much-needed zeal following his introduction to set up Cisse for the equaliser in the 82nd minute.
The in-form winger skipped past his marker on the right to send in a low cross that was converted by the sliding Cisse from close range.
Cisse went close in the latter stages with two headers but Saint George held on for a precious draw that leaves Zamalek in a delicate situation ahead of the second leg.
(For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports)


Clic here to read the story from its source.