Two late goals propelled Zamalek to an exciting 3-2 victory at Morocco’s FUS Rabat as they advanced to another last-16 stage of the African Confederation Cup on Sunday where they can meet nemesis and Cairo foes Ahly.
Zamalek, who struggled to create any goal-scoring chances in a dull 0-0 first-leg draw, went ahead on aggregate via a Bassem Morsi header on the quarter-hour mark to leave FUS needing two goals to progress.
Despite grabbing the lead, Zamalek were punished for an ultra-cautious strategy when Marwane Saadane headed home five minutes before the break before a lucky strike from Mourad Batna on 72 minutes sent the home fans into raptures.
Zamalek’s fan favourite Omar Gaber finished off a flowing move six minutes from time to make it 2-2 and regain the team’s advantage before substitute Hazem Emam made sure of their progress with a stoppage time goal.
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The White Knights, who are making their first appearance in the Confederation Cup since the competition’s new format was introduced in 2004, may face bitter rivals Ahly in the last 16 after the Red Devils were eliminated from the African Champions League at the hands of Morocco’s Moghreb Tetouan following a penalty shootout.
The draw for the Champions League and Confederation Cup will take place at the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday.
