Zamalek draws 0-0 with Tanta in the Egyptian League | VIDEO

Zamalek side were held to a goalless draw away from home at lowly Tanta, missing out on what could have been a vital win in the run-in for the CAF Confederation Cup-qualifying third spot.

Zamalek, who managed two victories against Talae El-Geish and rivals Masry in the last two weeks, were looking for their third win in a row under Portuguese manager Augusto Inacio.

The Cairo giants, however, struggled to pose threat on goal throughout – with their major chance only coming late in the second half when Ahmed Refaat was denied by the woodwork.

Despite losing two points, Zamalek are still in third spot on 47 points, four ahead of fourth-placed Masry who played two games less.

After uncharacteristically slumping to five consecutive league defeats, the Whites have virtually lost hope of a top-two finish, with a massive 13-point gap separating between them and second-placed Maqassa.

High-flying Ahly are seven points clear at the top of the table, but should restore it to 10 points should they prevail against El-Entag El-Harby on Sunday.

Match Facts:

Full-time: Tanta 0-0 Zamalek

Yellow cards: Ahmed Khaled

Starting lineups:

Tanta: Islam Tarek, Reda El-Azab, Mohamed El-Ashri, Ahmed Khaled, Mohamed Mosaad, Mahmoud Ghali, Hussein Helmi (Mohamed Magdi 55′), Mostafa Amin, Mohamed Khafaga (Mohamed Gouda 59′), Joseph Ato Bissah, Dennis Tetteh (Mohamed Morsi 75′)

Zamalek: Ahmed El-Shennawi, Hosni Fathi, Mahmoud Hamdi, Ali Gabr, Mohamedc Nasef, Tarek Hamed, Maarouf Yusuf, Ahmed Refaat, Salah Rico (Ahmed Gaafar 79′), Shikabala (Mohamed Ibrahim 68′), Bassem Morsi (Mostafa Fathi 46′)

Venue: Ghazl El Mehalla stadium

Referee: Awad Saafan

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