Zamalek claimed a dramatic 1–0 victory away at Ghazl El Mahalla on Wednesday in Matchweek 5 of the Egyptian Premier League.
El Mahalla missed a clear scoring chance in the 73rd minute before Zamalek won an 84th-minute penalty after a foul on Mahmoud Bentayg.
Ahmed Sherif scored from the spot in the 88th minute to secure the three points.
The win moves Zamalek to the top of the league table with 13 points, while Ghazl El Mahalla remains at the bottom with one point.
