In a thrilling encounter on Tuesday, Ceramica Cleopatra advanced to the quarter-finals of the Egypt Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Zamalek. The match, held in the final fixture of the Round of 16, saw an early lead for Ceramica through an own goal by Zamalek’s defender, Hossam Abdel-Meguid, in the 18th minute, following a left-sided corner kick.

Zamalek fought back and managed to equalize in stoppage time of the first half with a goal from Mohamed Ismail, which set up a tense second half. Despite a missed penalty by Ceramica in the 60th minute, where their player hit the left post, Ahmad Belhaj sealed the match with a stunning strike from outside the box in the 70th minute, placing the ball into the top left corner of the net.

With this victory, Ceramica Cleopatra will face Tala'ea El Gaish in the quarter-finals, marking a significant achievement for them in the tournament. The outcome highlights the competitive nature of Egyptian football and the potential for upsets in knockout matches, promising an intriguing future for Ceramica as they advance further in the tournament.