CAIRO – Zamalek was held to a goalless draw by Modern Sport, while Petrojet secured a win over El-Gouna in the 2024–25 Egypt Capital Cup.
Zamalek 0–0 Modern Sport
In the fourth-round Group A match at Cairo International Stadium, Zamalek played to a 0–0 draw against Modern Sport.
The result leaves Group A standings as follows: Petrojet leads with 12 points, followed by Modern Sport and El-Gouna with 4 points each. Zamalek is in fourth place with 2 points, while Smouha remains at the bottom with no points.
The first half was largely uneventful, marked by a lack of clear scoring opportunities and heightened tension in midfield due to physical play from both sides.
Zamalek attempted to take control through midfielders Seif Farouk Gafar, Nasser Maher, and Mahmoud Gihad, who tried to build attacks from deep positions. However, they were repeatedly thwarted by Modern Sport’s disciplined defensive line.
Despite some attempts to test Zamalek’s goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhi, the visitors failed to convert.
In the second half, both teams pushed for a breakthrough. Zamalek increased the tempo and applied pressure, but Modern Sport held firm to secure the stalemate.
Petrojet 1–0 El-Gouna
Petrojet continued their impressive run with a 1–0 victory over El-Gouna at Petro Sport Stadium in another Group A encounter.
The only goal of the match came in the 82nd minute when forward Rashad el-Metwally converted a penalty, awarded after Ahmed Farouk was fouled by El-Gouna’s Ahmed Shousha inside the box.
With this win, Petrojet maintained their perfect record, securing qualification for the quarter-finals after four consecutive victories.
3 teams eliminated
Three clubs have officially been eliminated from contention for the Egypt Capital Cup quarter-finals, where the top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage.
In Group A, Smouha has exited the competition following three consecutive defeats, rendering their final match against Zamalek on April 15 inconsequential.
In Group C, Al-Ahly was also eliminated after back-to-back losses to Enppi and Talae el-Geish, leaving them bottom of the table without a point. Their final match against Pharco FC, also scheduled for April 15, will have no impact on the group standings.
Al-Ittihad of Alexandria has likewise bowed out, finishing bottom of Group D with zero points following defeats to Pyramids FC and Haras el-Hodoud
3 teams qualified
Three teams, meanwhile, have booked their places in the quarter-finals.
Enppi topped Group C with six points after defeating both Al-Ahly and Pharco FC.
Haras el-Hodoud advanced from Group D following wins over Ismaily and Al-Ittihad of Alexandria.
Petrojet confirmed their place in the next round by winning all four of their Group A matches.
The 2024–25 Egypt Capital Cup features 18 participating clubs divided into four groups.
Group A includes Zamalek, El-Gouna, Petrojet, Modern Sport, and Smouha.
Group B consists of Ceramica Cleopatra, Al-Masry, ZED FC, NBE Club, and Ghazl El-Mahalla.
Group C features Al-Ahly, Talae el-Geish, Enppi, and Pharco FC.
Group D comprises Pyramids FC, Al-Ittihad of Alexandria, Ismaily, and Haras el-Hodoud.
Prize distribution
The tournament offers substantial financial rewards:
• Champion: EGP 10 million
• Runner-up: EGP 4 million
• Third place: EGP 2 million
• Fourth place: EGP 1.5 million
• Each participating club: EGP 400,000
