Substitute Waleed Abdul-Latif scored his first goal for Ismaili but couldn't save them from a shocking 2-1 away defeat to bottom side Tanta in the Egyptian League on Wednesday. Ramadan Ragab put the hosts ahead in the 17th minute from the penalty spot but Walid Abdul-Latif, who joined Ismaili from Zamalek in the January transfer window, leveled the score seven minute after re-start. Mohamed Abdul-Fatah sealed the stunning victory in the 76th minute as Ismaili's title hopes suffered a huge blow. Ahli are in pole position to secure their third successive title as they lie on top of the league table with 62 points, a massive 14 points ahead of second-placed Ismaili. Despite the victory, Tanta are still at the bottom with 17 points and one game in hand, five adrift of the safety zone. Tanta were awarded a penalty when Abdullah Saied handled Sayed Hamdi's pass inside the area. Ragab stepped-up and successfully converted the ball into the back of the net.
Abdul-Latif's goal couldn't help the Dervishes Ismaili then pushed forward searching for the equalizer but couldn't impose threat on the hosts until the referee blew the half-time whistle. Guinean coach Patrice Neveu introduced Abdul-Latif in the second-half and the former Egypt international made an immediate impact. Five minutes after the break, Abdul-Latif's header was denied by the post but he succeeded to equalize in his second attempt. He was picked out unmarked by Hosni Abd-Rabou's cross before hitting a left-footed strike past Tanta keeper Emad Fathi. Abdul-Fatah restored the lead for Tanta 14 minutes from time after he capitalized on a defensive blunder by Sherif Abdul-Fadil and broke through on goal before poking home.
