Match Report
The table gap was wide: 26 points between Smouha (6th, 54 pts) and Baladiyyat Al Mehalla (16th, 28 pts). Baladiyyat Al Mehalla ranked 9th in the league on five-round form, well above their 16th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.15/1.03 for Smouha and 0.91/1.91 for Baladiyyat Al Mehalla (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.19.
The venue was Alexandria Stadium in Alexandria, with room for 22,500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Smouha led 2-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 4-0.