Ismaily got off their campaign to a winning start after defeating Petrojet 3-1 in a match that was played behind closed doors,
Thanks to an inspirational performance from star midfielder Hosni Abd-Rabou.
The Egyptian international, who stayed put after rejecting Zamaleks overtures in the summer, needed five minutes to put Ismaily ahead with a powerful long-range free kick which went past the motionless keeper.
He converted a penalty eight minutes after the restart to add the second before winger Omar Gamal killed off Petrojets hopes with a 63rd-minute goal. The visitors scored a consolation through Ivorian midfielder Mohamed Koffi one minute from time.
Watch the Goals here
Ismaily vs Petrojets
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