Al-Ahly, Zamalek, Pharco grab wins in Egyptian Premier League

Al-Ahly, Zamalek and Pharco FC claimed victories in the 6^th week of the 2021-22 Egyptian Premier League season.

At Al-Salam Stadium in Cairo, Al-Ahly maintained their winning start to the season as the Red Devils stunned Smouha 4-1.

Defender Ayman Ashraf opened the scoring for the Red Devils in the 31^st minute as South African winger Percy Tau added the second in the 35^th minute.

Right-winger Hussein el-Shahat scored the third in the 58^th minute, then Tau, who joined Ahly in the summer from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion, added the fourth goal in the 81^st minute.

Smouha’s midfielder Mohamed Metwaly Kanaria scored his side sole goal in the 57^th minute.

The result cemented Al-Ahly on top of the domestic league with 18 points from 6 matches as Smouha remained at 12^th place with 6 points from 5 matches.

At Arab Contractors Stadium, Zamalek stunned Ceramica Cleopatra 1-0.

Right-winger Mostafa Fathi scored the decisive goal in the 41^st minute.

The victory kept Zamalek in 3rd place with 13 points from 6 matches as Ceramica Cleopatra remained at 6^th place with 8 points from 6 matches.

Earlier in the day, Pharco FC defeated Al-Ittihad of Alexandria 2-1 at Alexandria Stadium.

Centre-back Ahmed Awad opened the scoring for Pharco in the 26^th minute then midfielder Karim el-Deeb equalized in the 45^th minute.

Striker Amr Gamal scored the winner for Pharco FC in the 87^th minute.

The victory pushed Pharco FC to 4th place with 9 points from 6 matches as Al-Ittihad dropped to 7th place with 8 points from 6 matches.