Zamalek beat Ghazl El Mahalla in their Egyptian league fixture on Wednesday, a result that lifted the team to the top of the table, according to Yallakora. Youm7 reported the match goals, while Masrawy carried the first reaction from Zamalek coach Metamed Gamal, who said the absence of injured players had affected his side.
The win was described by Yallakora as a hard-fought one. Masrawy reported that Gamal spoke of a difficult victory over El Mahalla.
Two incidents drew attention after the match. Zamalek Today reported that Ahmed El Khodary commented on Gamal's remarks regarding Nour Allah and a penalty awarded against El Mahalla. Separately, Al-Masry Al-Youm reported that an international referee defended Mahmoud Bassiouny over the penalty given to Zamalek, with the official asking where the "Qalawi" was — a reference to the video assistant referee.
The reports do not give the final score or the minute of the penalty, so those details remain unconfirmed in the material available.
Zamalek's move to the summit is the headline outcome of the night, with El Mahalla on the losing side. Attention now turns to whether the club lodges any formal comment on the officiating, and to Zamalek's next league fixture as they defend their place at the top of the standings.