Tersana - Fayoum 0-0
Friday, 10 November 2023, 2:30 pm local time (12:30 pm UTC), Hassan El-Shazly Stadium, Giza, Cairo, Egypt, the 4th round of the Second Division B, Group B.
Tersana SC starting line-up. Photo source: Tersana SC Facebook page
Fayoum SC starting line-up. Photo source: Fayoum SC Facebook page
Tersana and Fayoum had the same number of points, 7, before the start of the game, and were only separated by goal difference on top of Group B of the Egyptian Second Division B. The importance of the match in terms of the table and promotion to the Second Division A seemed to be high for the players of the two teams, who were unable to break the deadlock and score a goal.
Tersana (in blue) attacked most of the time, but Fayoum (in red) defended very well. Photo source: Tersana SC Facebook page
The home side tried more offensively, but the visitors were very decided not to let anything happen, and defended fiercely, from the first minute to the last. Fayoum goalkeeper Mohamad Kandil was the player of the match, due to his numerous saves, but the other players deserve credit as well, for their defensive skills.
Fayoum goalkeeper Mohamad Kandil was the man of the match. Photo source: Tersana SC Facebook page
While there were many actions led by Tersana players, there were not really too many opportunities, because Fayoum blocked all the possible ways, and their defence was difficult to penetrate. Tersana had to play with crosses in the box, usually collected by Mohamad Kandil, or to try long range shots, without success.
Fayoum players (in red) covered the field very well, so Tersana had problems in finding ways through their defence. Photo source: Tersana SC Facebook page
With so much stress on defence on the part of Fayoum, there was not much left for the offensive. The visitors tried several counterattacks, and even reached the opposite box, but everything ended there. Tersana claimed two penalties, one at the beginning of the second half (47') and one at the end (86'), but the referee did not award any of them.
The match was very disputed, but no goals were scored. Photo source: Tersana SC Facebook page
Both teams have 8 points now and are on top of Group B, separated only by goal difference, Tersana first and Fayoum second.
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