Al Ahly turned their 0-1 deficit against rivals Zamalek until the 71st minute into a 2-1 victory within seven minutes in the Egyptian Premier League football summit.

Al Ahly, who have a postponed match, raised their points tally to 15, two points behind league leaders Zamalek.

Zamalek translated their early dominance into a lead with a penalty taken by Abdullah Al-Saeed, saved by goalkeeper El-Shenawy, but the referee ordered a retake after VAR review, which was successfully converted by Hossam Abdel Meguid (32).

Substitute Hussein El Shahat quickly equalized with a precise pass from Mohamed Sherif (71), then won a penalty that Mahmoud Trezeguet converted, announcing a red summit for Al Ahly (78).

Egyptian League Standings After Al Ahly’s Brace Against Zamalek

• 1. Zamalek – 17 points
• 2. Al Masry – 15 points
• 3. Al Ahly – 15 points
• 4. Wadi Degla – 15 points
• 5. Al Ahram – 14 points
• 6. Enppi – 14 points
• 7. Ceramica Cleopatra – 14 points
• 8. Petrojet – 14 points
• 9. ZED – 12 points
• 10. Future – 12 points
• 11. National Bank – 11 points
• 12. Smouha – 11 points
• 13. Haras El Hodoud – 11 points
• 14. Ghazl El Mahalla – 10 points
• 15. El Gouna – 9 points
• 16. Tala’ea El Gaish – 9 points
• 17. Ismailia Electricity – 8 points
• 18. Pharco – 5 points
• 19. El Mokawloon – 5 points
• 20. Al Ittihad Alexandria – 5 points
• 21. Ismaily – 4 points