Ahly and Smouha remain on course to reach the final phase of the Egyptian Premier League after playing out a drab 1-1 draw on Saturday, with the title holders unable to impress in their first match under caretaker coach Fathi Mabrouk.
Alexandria-based club Smouha, the surprise package of Group A, took a first-half lead in Cairo when Egyptian international playmaker Ahmed Hammoudi made the most of a defensive error to score on the rebound.
Ahly, looking toothless, struggled to threaten the visitors but were thankful to a trademark shot from Abdallah El-Said which helped them secure a share of spoils in the 72nd minute.
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