Live: Al Ahly v Masry | Egyptian Premier League Derby
Match Info:
Match K.O at 22:00 Cairo local time | 16:00 ET Canada-USA
Referee: Gehad Gresha
Venue: Borg El-Arab Stadium
Al Ahly will be facing a tough test to get a step closer to the Egyptian league title when they face rivals Masry on Monday in a postponed match from the domestic competition.
The Red Devils lead the league table with 71 points, five ahead of second-placed and reigning champions Zamalek, while Port Said-based club Masry lie in fourth position on 49 points.
Winning on Monday will allow Ahly, who won the last four league matches, to extend the gap with rivals Zamalek and to enhance the chances of winning the club’s 38th league title.
Beating Masry will also be a good boost for the Reds ahead of their opening match against Zambian club Zesco in the group stage of the CAF Champions League on 18 June.
Ahly coach Martin Jol believes that beating Masry will be a crucial step towards the title especially as the title race ends after three matches.
“The Masry match will be a difficult one. We study them well as we know it is a strong team with good players,” Ahly coach Martin Jol told reporters on Sunday.
“Beating Masry will make our mission easier as later we will need only one win to clinch the title and also the victory will be vital to boost the players’ moral ahead of the Champions League match,” he added.
Live: Al Ahly v Masry | Egyptian Premier League Derby
Match K.O at 22:00 Cairo local time | 16:00 ET Canada-USA
