Ismaily and Smouha drew 1-1 in a match held this evening as part of the fourth round of the second phase of the Egyptian Premier League. The game, played at Ismailia Stadium, was filled with excitement and featured strong performances from both teams.

Smouha took the lead in the 27th minute with a goal from Nigerian player Samuel Amadi, putting his team ahead in the first half. Despite Ismaily’s attempts to respond, Smouha’s defense remained solid, making it difficult for the home side to break through.

In the second half, Ismaily came out with a different spirit, applying strong pressure on Smouha’s goal in search of an equalizer. The continuous efforts paid off in the 65th minute when Nader Farag scored the equalizing goal.

Ismaily’s persistent pressure helped them change the outcome, especially since the team needed the point to move away from the relegation zone amid a recent dip in form. Smouha, on the other hand, tried to regain the lead but failed, and both teams had to settle for a draw.

At the end of the match, Smouha’s points total rose to 22, placing them fourth in their group, while Ismaily reached 19 points, putting them in 16th place. This reflects the difficulties the team is facing this season as they fight to avoid relegation.

Ismaily’s starting lineup included:
Goalkeeper: Ahmed Adel Abdel Moneim
Defense: Emad Hamdy, Mohamed Ammar, Abdel Karim Mostafa, Hatem Saker
Midfield: Hesham Mohamed, Abdel Rahman El-Dah, Ali El-Malwany, Ibrahim El-Nagaawei
Attack: Marwan Hamdy, Nader Farag

The Ismaily coaching staff said the team showed fighting spirit in the second half and could have won had the attacking performance been better in some chances. They confirmed that the team will continue working to improve in the upcoming matches to secure their place in the Premier League.

On the other side, Smouha’s head coach expressed satisfaction with the result, noting that the team made a great effort against a strong opponent like Ismaily. He added that Smouha played well in the first half and came close to increasing their lead, but luck wasn’t on their side.

With this result, Ismaily’s difficult season continues, while Smouha remains in a relatively safe position in the league. Both teams are looking to improve in the upcoming rounds.

As the season nears its end, the pressure increases on teams battling to stay in the Premier League, especially those struggling with poor results. Each match becomes more critical in the intense race to avoid relegation, making the coming games decisive for Ismaily, who are fighting to move out of the danger zone.

Both teams continue preparing for their upcoming matches, with Ismaily focusing on fixing the defensive and attacking errors shown in this game, while Smouha works on maintaining its stability in the league and aims to keep performing well to secure a spot among the top teams.