The standings of the teams in the Egyptian Capital Cup groups before today's scheduled matches.
Today, Monday, the activities of the Cairo Capital Cup continue with two matches in the second round of the group stage. In Egyptian stadiums, Zamalek faces Wadi Degla, while Al Ahly meets المقاولون العرب in a clash where both teams aim to strengthen their positions in the qualification race.
Today's matches hold special significance as clubs seek to recover from setbacks experienced in the opening round for some, while others aim to continue their winning streaks after collecting three points, especially with early competition heating up in all four groups.
Today's Matches in the Cairo Capital Cup
Today's matches kick off with a showdown between Wadi Degla and Zamalek at 5 PM at Suez Stadium, where both teams are looking for a positive result after their contrasting starts in the tournament. Wadi Degla secured a victory over Al Ittihad Alexandria with a score of 1-0, while Zamalek suffered a heavy defeat against Zed, losing 3-0.
At 8 PM, all eyes will turn to Cairo International Stadium to follow the match between Al Ahly and المقاولون العرب, featuring two teams that won in the first round. The Red Devils triumphed over Petrojet with a 5-0 scoreline, while the Mountain Wolves defeated Ghazl El Mahalla 2-0, making this encounter a direct battle for the top of Group C.
Results from the First Round of the Cairo Capital Cup
The opening round of the tournament witnessed several strong results and surprises, with Al Ahly starting their campaign with a crushing victory over Petrojet, winning 5-0, while Zed achieved a notable win against Zamalek with a clean sheet of 3-0.
Additionally, Pyramids defeated Al Qanah 3-2, المقاولون العرب overcame Ghazl El Mahalla 2-0, and Al Masry won against Ceramica with a score of 1-0.
Other results included Modern Sport's victory over Al Ahly Bank with a score of 2-0, and Wadi Degla's win against Al Ittihad Alexandria by 1-0, while the match between Ghazl El Mahalla and Abu Qir Fertilizers ended in a 1-1 draw.
Group A Standings
Zed sits at the top of Group A with 3 points, ahead of Wadi Degla on goal difference, who is in second place, while Tala'ea El Gaish, Al Ittihad Alexandria, and Zamalek have no points after losing in the first round, except for Zamalek, who suffered a defeat against Zed.
Group B Standings
Modern Sport and Pyramids share the top spot in Group B with 3 points each after both secured victories in the opening round, while Smouha, Al Qanah, and Al Ahly Bank are without any points.
Group C Standings
Al Ahly leads Group C with 3 points, tied with المقاولون العرب in second place, while Enppi, Ghazl El Mahalla, and Petrojet have no points, making the match between Al Ahly and the Mountain Wolves an opportunity for one of the teams to take the lead.
Group D Standings
Al Masry tops Group D with 3 points, while Ghazl El Mahalla and Abu Qir Fertilizers occupy the second and third positions with 1 point each after drawing in the first round, while Petrojet and Ceramica have no points.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the outcomes of the second round matches, given the close competition among several teams and the clubs' desire to improve their standings in the table before entering more decisive stages of the group stage in the Cairo Capital Cup.
