Al Ahly 1-1 Zamalek | Match Highlights

Zamalek avoid a second Cairo derby defeat by Ahly in less than a month, thanks to a late curler from Ferjani Sassi

Substitute Salah Mohsen atoned for missing a sitter earlier by firing Ahly in front on 73 minutes after some sloppy Zamalek defending allowed him to break clear from almost the halfway line.

Zamalek looked destined for another derby defeat following last month’s 2-1 loss as they ran short of ideas despite dominating the early stages of the second half.

However, a moment of brilliance from Tunisian international midfielder Sassi with ten minutes remaining helped Zamalek share honors with their perennial rivals.

After a fine team move, a clever dummy from winger Ahmed Zizo allowed a pass from substitute Hazem Emam to roll into the path of Sassi, whose angled, first-timer from the edge of the area nestled into the far bottom corner past motionless keeper Mohamed El-Shennawy.

Sassi is expected to depart at the end of the season as his contract expires. Zamalek have reportedly failed to meet the 29-year-old’s financial demands to prolong his stay.

Zamalek, who are chasing their first league crown since 2015, remains on top of the table with 45 points, four ahead of defending champions Ahly, who can pull clear if they win their two games in hand.

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