Atense, tactical showdown at Petrosport Stadium saw Al Masry edge National Bank of Egypt 1-0 on Friday evening, with Ahmed El Armouty’s decisive goal seconds after halftime proving the difference in a match defined as much by discipline as by drama.

Al Masry, coming into the fixture sitting second in the Egyptian Premier League, demonstrated early intent but found clear chances at a premium during a cagey first half dominated by midfield skirmishes and tactical fouls. The opening 45 minutes ended goalless, with tempers flaring as the visitors picked up three yellow cards—H. Ali in the 37th, A. El Saadawy in the 42nd, and B. El Mohamady in first-half stoppage time—reflecting the contest’s rising intensity.

The complexion of the match changed immediately after the restart. In the 46th minute, El Armouty finished off a well-worked move, slotting confidently past the National Bank goalkeeper to hand Al Masry a crucial lead. The goal was a rare moment of attacking clarity in an otherwise scrappy encounter and forced National Bank to abandon their conservative approach.

The drama heightened in the 53rd minute when B. El Mohamady, already booked, received a straight red card for a reckless challenge, leaving Al Masry to defend their slender lead with ten men for nearly forty minutes. Sensing opportunity, National Bank ramped up their attacking urgency with a double substitution—M. Fathi and M. Ashraf entering in the 68th minute—while Al Masry coach responded by shoring up his midfield and attack with timely changes of his own.

Despite the numerical advantage, National Bank struggled to convert pressure into clear-cut chances. Frustration boiled over late, with A. Madbouli and S. Simpore each receiving yellow cards for the hosts in the closing stages. Al Masry’s disciplined back line, marshaled by an organized defensive unit, repelled a flurry of late attacks—even as tensions peaked with A. Eid’s booking deep in stoppage time.

The final whistle confirmed a crucial victory for Al Masry, who consolidated their position near the top of the Premier League table. National Bank, meanwhile, were left ruing missed opportunities and the inability to capitalize against ten men.

While official highlights are forthcoming, early recap videos from trusted channels such as ONTime Sports and Kora Plus—each with substantial followings—have begun circulating, providing fans with extended match footage and key incident analysis from this dramatic encounter.

Al Masry’s resilience and El Armouty’s clinical strike will be remembered as the defining moments from a night where discipline and determination eclipsed attacking flair.