Zamalek won their second successive Egypt Cup title when a last-gasp Hazem Emam strike handed them a hard-earned 1-0 win over 10-man Smouha, a feat they have not achieved since 1960.
The pacy winger side-footed home into an empty net with one minute remaining after making the most of a rebound to help Zamalek make up for a disappointing season in which they finished third in the Egyptian Premier League behind winners Ahly and Smouha.
It was Zamalek’s first title under rookie coach Mido, whose job remains under scrutiny, and their 23rd cup triumph. The Cairo giants have recently embarked on a rebuilding process, signing a host of new players in a bid to end a 10-year league drought.
Smouha, this season’s surprise package who will play in the African Champions League next term, were making their first final appearance in a major tournament but they were subdued for most of the game and were dearly affected by the second-half dismissal of midfielder Tarek Hamed.
Zamalek wins Egypt’s Cup 2014 – Match Video Review
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