Match Report
In the standings it was Kahraba Ismailia 11th on 32 points, Smouha 6th on 31 — separated by 1. Smouha had been under-performing their position — 42nd on five-round form against 6th in the table. Against a league average of 1.01 goals per team per game, Kahraba Ismailia ran at 1 scored and 1.23 conceded, Smouha at 1.05 and 0.65.
10 games without a win framed Kahraba Ismailia's arrival. Five consecutive draws preceded this one for Smouha.
Ismaïlia Stadium in Ismailia staged the fixture, a ground that holds 18,525. On the scoreboard, Smouha led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Kahraba Ismailia: Ali Sulieman (52') · Smouha: Samuel Amadi (8'), Abdo Yehia (90')