The sixth matchday of the Egyptian Premier League showcased thrilling encounters and pivotal results as teams strived to solidify their positions in the league standings. With some surprises and standout performances, the fixtures held between December 24-26, 2024, offered fans and teams alike plenty to discuss.
On December 24, ZED FC and ENPPI failed to find the back of the net, resulting in a goalless draw. Meanwhile, Talae El-Geish faced off against Zamalek and managed to secure a 2-2 draw. Godwin Chika was instrumental for Talae El-Geish, scoring two goals at the 35th and 55th minutes, but Zamalek fought back with strikes from Mohamed Shehata and Hossam Ashraf just before halftime and shortly thereafter.
Later on the same day, Ismaily also played to a 2-2 draw with Haras El-Hodood. While Ismaily's goals came from Ali El-Malawany and Marwan Hamdi (who netted from the penalty spot), Haras El-Hodood struck twice through Mohamed Mamdouh and Mohamed Bayoumi, the latter scoring via an own goal.
The action continued with Ittihad Alexandria and Modern Sport delivering another stalemate, this time ending 0-0, marking the first scoreless draw of the matchday. On December 25, Pyramids FC demonstrated their dominance with a convincing 3-0 victory over Pharco FC, courtesy of goals from Mohamed Chibi, Sodiq Awujoola, and Fiston Mayele at the 22nd, 53rd, and 68th minutes, respectively.
Thursday, December 26, kicked off with NBE Club squaring off against Ceramica Cleopatra, where Ceramica emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. Ragab Nabil and Marwan Osman scored for Ceramica, pushing their club up the standings, whereas Osama Faisal managed to grab one consolation goal for NBE Club.
Smouha also faced Ghazl El-Mahalla, but it was the latter who triumphed, winning 4-2. Despite goals from Hossam Hassan and Mahmoud Saber for Smouha, Abdel-Rahim Amoory and Mohamed Ali Ben Hammouda’s two penalties sealed the victory for El-Mahalla.
Another match featured Masry capturing defeat at the hands of Al-Ahly, where Al-Ahly recorded a 2-0 victory. Yahya Attiat-Allah opened the scoring with his 39th-minute goal, followed by Mohamed 'Afsha' Magdy securing the win with a late goal at 90+6 minutes. This victory allowed Al-Ahly to reach 11 points on the table, securing their position near the top of the league.
Closing the matchday, Petrojet faced off against Gouna, managing to scrape through with a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to Ahmed Reda’s last-minute goal at the 90+5 minute, leading to joyful scenes among the Petrojet fans.
The results from these matches led to some significant changes within the league standings, with Pyramids FC positioning themselves solidly within the top three and maintaining pressure on leaders Al-Ahly. After the matches of December 25, Pyramids sat second with 11 points, closely followed by other stellar performances shaping the competitive nature of the league.
The current league standings have seen Al-Ahly, closely followed by Pyramids, both tied on points, reiterate the fierce competition present this season. Al-Masry, after their defeat to Al-Ahly, is now equal on points but has dropped due to goal difference.
Looking at individual performances, it was particularly noteworthy for Al-Ahly's Yahya Attiat-Allah and his impactful contributions during the match, tightly securing their victory against Masry. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the season progresses to see how these developments evolve.
With the intensity continuing to rise, the upcoming matches promise to deliver even more excitement and drama. Teams will be eager to solidify their standings heading toward the halfway point of the season as they vie for the top spots on the league table.
