Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Arab Contractors FC 6th with 38 points, Ismaily 14th with 20, 18 apart. Ismaily had been under-performing their position — 41st on five-round form against 14th in the table.
5 games without a win framed Arab Contractors FC's arrival. 10 games without a win framed Ismaily's arrival.
The sides have met 8 times in the GioScore results database: 2 wins for Arab Contractors FC, 4 draws and 2 for Ismaily, at 2 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 25% of the meetings went to the host. The fixture trends low-scoring: over two goals in just 25% of the meetings.
Goal scorers
Arab Contractors FC: Mohamed Salem (8')
Key stats
Possession: Arab Contractors FC 35% · Ismaily 65% · Total shots: 8-7 · On target: 1-3 · Corners: 5-8