Zamalek crushes NBE 4-1 – Match Highlights

Zamalek extended their lead at the top of the Egyptian Premier League with a 4-1 victory on Monday against the debutant National Bank of Egypt (NBE) club.

An opening goal from Youssef “Obama” Ibrahim after just seven minutes and a brace from Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad sealed a comfortable first-half lead.

Assem Salah pulled one back in the 68th minute but Ahmed “Zizo” Sayed had the final say with a penalty in the 98th minute.

The Whites have now 39 points, six ahead of second-placed Ahly who have played three games less.

Zamalek had a blistering start of the game grabbing an early lead when Tunisian midfielder Ferjani Sassi intercepted the ball in midfield, fed Ahadad on the right-hand side of the area whose low cross was turned in by Obama from point-blank.

NBE club were again hit on the counter when Abdallah Gomaa raced on to a pass from Achraf Bencharki to cross it in the box for Ahadad who headed in from inside the six yards in the 18th minute.

The Whites maintained their pressure against their opponents who struggled to control the pace and fluidity of Zamalek’s attacker especially Bencharki, Zizo and Obama who squandered some easy chances to increase the scoreline.

Ahadad grabbed his second of the night after converting a Bencharki cross from close range to make it 3-0 two minutes before the break.