A single goal decides the summit... and Zamalek succeeds in a difficult test
Zamalek achieved a valuable victory over CS Belouizdad with a score of (1-0), in a confrontation that was characterized by club and excitement until its final minutes.
The only goal of the match came in the 28th minute from striker Juan Pereira, who took advantage of a good opportunity inside the penalty area to give his team the lead before the end of the first half.
Despite CS Belouizdad dominating the course of play in several periods, as they excelled in the possession percentage by 61% compared to 39%. For Zamalek, however, the Algerian team did not succeed in translating its advantage into goals, contenting itself with a greater number of shot attempts, amounting to 12, compared to only 4 for Zamalek.
The match witnessed a controversial shot in the 68th minute, after a goal was disallowed for Abdelnour Belhasini due to handball, depriving his team of adjusting the result.
For its part, Zamalek relied on defensive organization and tactical discipline, as it succeeded in maintaining its lead until The final whistle, despite the continuous pressure from CR Belouizdad.
The statistics also reflected the physical strength of the match, with Zamalek committing 19 fouls compared to only 9 for the Algerian team, which reflects the intensity of the conflict in the midfield.
With this victory, Zamalek confirms its ability to resolve difficult confrontations with the least chances, benefiting from its offensive effectiveness and defensive solidity against an opponent that took possession and did not score.
