Fayoum SC - Tersana SC 1-1 (0-0)
Mahmoud Sami 56' penalty - Augustin Otto 64' penalty.
Friday, 9 February 2024, 2:30 pm local time (12:30 pm UTC), Ittihad El Shorta (Police Academy) Stadium, Cairo, 13th round of the Second Division B, Group B.
The referees and the two team captains before the start of the match. Photo source: Tersana SC Facebook page
Tersana SC starting line-up. Photo source: Tersana SC Facebook page
The match opposed two undefeated teams, fighting for supremacy in Group B of the Second Division B. Nonetheless, there were 10 points between them before the match, and the gap remained the same in favour of Tersana, which can almost celebrate promotion. This was the last chance for Fayoum to shrink this large gap, and they were unable to win. However, they postponed Tersana celebrations for one or two weeks - in case of a Tersana win, they would have been mathematically promoted with four matches remaining for both teams and a a gap of 13 points.
Tersana's striker Augustin Otto fought against the entire Fayoum defence. Photo source: Tersana SC Facebook page
The match was pretty much disputed, especially in the midfield, because both teams tried to control the game. Attacks alternated, with none of the teams capable of maintaining possession or offensive pressure for too long. The first half ended with a good opportunity for Tersana, Ahmed Hamza taking well a free kick which almost hit the target (43').
There were frequent crosses and aerial duels in the two boxes. Photo source: Tersana SC Facebook page
The second half started better, and goals were scored after a short while. First, Mahmoud Sami took a free kick from the right side, crossed into the box, a defender cleared but the ball reached Mohannad Ahmed Zahran, who blasted it towards the goal, hitting the hands of a defender on the way (55'). The referee awarded a penalty for Fayoum, and Mahmoud Sami converted it: 1-0 (56').
Mahmoud Sami (in red, closest Fayoum player to the ball) scored the only goal for Fayoum from the penalty spot. Photo source: Tersana SC Facebook page
Tersana replied almost immediately, and their strong striker, Augustin Otto, tried to break through Fayoum defense, but was fouled inside the box (63'). The referee awarded a penalty for Tersana, and the same Augustin Otto converted it: 1-1 (64').
Augustin Otto scored the equalizer for Tersana, also from the penalty spot. Photo source: Tersana SC Facebook page
There were plenty of other chances until the final whistle, but none of the teams was able to score another goal, so the match ended in a draw, which seemed to make everybody content. The match was broadcasted by OnTime Sports.
In the next round, Tersana will face Al Wasta at home, while Fayoum will play away at Egypt Stars, in a match that might be decisive for the second place. In the meantime, on Monday, 12 February, Fayoum will play a very honourable friendly match, against Egyptian giants Zamalek.
Full results, table and fixtures:
Round 13 (9 February 2024)
Fayoum – Tersana 1-1
El Minya – Tamya 2-0
Al Wasta – Beni Mazar 1-0
Maghagha – Egypt Stars 0-0
Telephonat bye
Table
|
1 |
Tersana |
12 |
9 |
3 |
0 |
25-4 |
30 |
Promotion to the Second Division |
|
2 |
Fayoum |
12 |
4 |
8 |
0 |
11-5 |
20 |
|
|
3 |
El Minya |
12 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
16-13 |
19 |
|
|
4 |
Egypt Stars |
11 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
17-6 |
18 |
|
|
5 |
Tamya |
11 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
12-20 |
14 |
|
|
6 |
Beni Mazar |
12 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
14-21 |
10 |
|
|
7 |
Telephonat |
11 |
3 |
1 |
7 |
13-21 |
10 |
|
|
8 |
Al Wasta |
11 |
1 |
6 |
4 |
11-15 |
9 |
|
|
9 |
Maghagha |
12 |
1 |
5 |
6 |
7-19 |
8 |
Relegation to the Third Division |
In case that two or more teams are equal on points, the goal difference is the main ranking criterion.
Round 14 (16 February 2024)
Beni Mazar – Telephonat
Tamya – Maghagha
Egypt Stars – Fayoum
Tersana – Al Wasta
El Minya bye
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