Smouha Surge After Halftime to Dispatch Ismaily 2-0 in Alexandria

Smouha SC delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat Ismaily SC 2-0 at Alexandria Stadium on Friday, October 3, 2025, picking up three vital points in the Egyptian Premier League’s tenth round.
Despite cagey opening exchanges and a goalless first half marked by few clear chances, Smouha upped their intensity after the break. The breakthrough arrived just four minutes into the second period. Smouha’s midfield orchestrator, Mohamed Mido Mostafa, split the Ismaily backline with an incisive pass, allowing Pape Badji to slot home from close range in the 49th minute. The Senegalese striker’s instinctive finish put Smouha into the ascendancy and unsettled an Ismaily side that had looked disciplined throughout the opening 45 minutes.
Ismaily, reeling from the quick-fire double, turned to their bench early in the second half, introducing Omar El Kot and Hassan Saber in an attempt to spark the attack. However, Smouha’s defense, marshaled by Mohamed Ragab and Abdelrahman Amer, limited Ismaily to just eight shots, none of which found the target. Smouha’s tactical discipline was evident—holding 53% possession and registering 14 shots while giving away only a single yellow card late on, shown to Ismaily’s Hassan Mansour in the 88th minute for a clumsy challenge.
Both managers made full use of their substitutions as the match wore on. For Smouha, Khaled El Ghandour and Abdo Yehia made impactful appearances, helping maintain midfield control as Ismaily pressed forward in vain. Smouha, buoyed by their home crowd and an effective pressing game, navigated the final minutes with confidence to secure a clean sheet.
The result lifts Smouha up the table into the mid-pack, while Ismaily’s inconsistent start to the campaign continues. As the Egyptian Premier League enters a crucial phase, Smouha’s blend of experience and youth—exemplified by the energetic displays of Mostafa and Fawzi—marks them as a side to watch in the coming weeks.
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> Key Match Events: > - 49’ – P. Badji (Smouha) – Assist: M. Mostafa > - 56’ – A. Fawzi (Smouha) – Assist: A. El Sisi > - 88’ – Yellow card: H. Mansour (Ismaily)