CAIRO — The third round of the 2024-2025 Egyptian Premier League wrapped up with two goalless draws and one victory.
Haras el-Hedoud drew 0-0 with Ceramica Cleopatra, while ZED FC and Modern Sport also ended in a goalless draw. Meanwhile, Ismaili claimed a dramatic last-minute win over Petrojet, securing all three points in the final moments of the match.
At Haras el-Hedoud Stadium, the match between Ceramica Cleopatra and Haras el-Hedoud finished in a 0-0 draw, with both teams unable to break the deadlock.
Both teams pushed hard to secure the three points, but their efforts lacked a real threat, with the goalkeepers putting in standout performances to keep the match goalless.
Despite creating several opportunities, neither team managed to convert their chances, leaving the game tied and adding just a single point to their tallies.
With this result, Ceramica Cleopatra moved to four points, placing them in 11th position, while Haras el-Hedoud earned their first point of the season but remained at the bottom of the league standings in 18th place.
At El-Salam Stadium in Cairo, ZED FC and Modern Sport played out a 0-0 draw, with both teams unable to find the back of the net.
The match was evenly contested, with both teams trying to impose their style of play but ultimately failing to convert their chances into goals.
Despite persistent efforts from both sides throughout the game, solid defensive performances ensured that neither team managed to breach the other’s net.
A key moment came in the 45+3 minute when Modern Sport’s goalkeeper, Mahmoud Abdel Rahim ‘Genaish’, saved a penalty taken by Ali Gamal, keeping the scoreline level.
The draw saw each team add a point to their tally. Modern Sport now has three points, placing them in 12th position after three consecutive draws, while ZED FC moved up to two points, sitting in 15th place.
Ismaili clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Petrojet at Ismailia Stadium.
The winning goal came in the first minute of stoppage time, courtesy of left-winger Ali al-Malawany.
Al-Malawany capitalized on a precise cross from center-forward Khaled al-Nabris, striking the ball powerfully into the net from inside the penalty area.
The victory raised Ismaili’s tally to four points, marking their first win of the local competition this season and propelling them to ninth place in the standings.
In contrast, newly promoted Petrojet remained on two points, placing them in 13th place.