2018 Egypt Cup Final
Borg El Arab Stadium hosted the final
Event2017–18 Egypt Cup
Smouha Zamalek
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After extra time, Zamalek won 5–4 on penalties
Date15 May 2018 (2018-05-15)
VenueBorg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria
RefereeMohamed Farouk[1]
WeatherClear
21 °C (70 °F)
78% humidity[2]

The 2018 Egypt Cup Final was the final match of the 2017–18 Egypt Cup and the 86th final of the Egypt Cup, Africa's oldest football cup competition. It was held at Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt.[3] It was played on 15 May 2018 between Smouha and Zamalek. It was a repeat of the 2014 final, which Zamalek won 1–0. Zamalek won the rematch 5–4 on penalties following a 1–1 tie after extra time, so qualified for the 2018–19 CAF Confederation Cup. They also earned a shot at 2017–18 Egyptian Premier League champions Al Ahly for the 2018 Egyptian Super Cup.

Smouha's route

In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first.

Round Opposition Score
R32 Olympic Club 2–1
R16 Petrojet 2–1
QF Wadi Degla 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(3–1 p)
SF Al Assiouty Sport 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–3 p)

Smouha as an Egyptian Premier League team entered in the round of 32 of the Egypt Cup against Egyptian Second Division club Olympic Club on 10 November 2017 at Haras El Hodoud Stadium and won 2–1, with goals from Yasser Ibrahim in the 20th minute, an equalizer from Osama Marey in the 80th minute and the winner from Abdel Aziz Emam in the stoppage time.[4] In the round of 16, they met fellow Premier League opposition Petrojet on 8 December 2017 at Al Salam Stadium, and won 2–1 with goals from Tarek Taha in the 29th minute, an equalizer from Mostafa Shebeita 4 minutes later and the winner from Hossam Hassan in the 43rd minute.[5] In the quarter-finals, they played against Wadi Degla on 1 May 2018 at Al Salam Stadium. There was no real chances in the match for both teams, except one powerful shot from Oumed Oukri in the 96th minute that almost sent Smouha straight to semi-finals, but El Sayed Salem managed to clear the ball from the goal line. The match ended 0–0 after extra time, and Smouha won 3–1 on penalties.[6] In the semi-finals, Smouha faced Al Assiouty Sport on 8 May 2018 at Borg El Arab Stadium. Smouha played against their future new manager Ali Maher, who signed a contract with the club to lead the team after the 2017–18 season ends. Smouha won the match 4–3 on penalties after the match ended 1–1 after extra time. Ahmed Temsah scored the opener for Smouha in the 72nd minute before Benson Shilongo took the game to extra time after tying up the match by scoring a penalty in the stoppage time.[7] Smouha are seeking their first ever Egypt Cup triumph.

Match details

Smouha1–1 (a.e.t.)Zamalek
  • Hassan 5'
 Report
Penalties
 4–5
Referee: Mohamed Farouk
Smouha
Zamalek
GK1Egypt El Mahdy SolimanYellow card 85'
CB3Egypt Abdallah Bakry
CB23Egypt Yasser Ibrahim
RB30Egypt Ragab BakarYellow card 90+3'
LB2Egypt Mahmoud Moaz
CM14Egypt Ahmed Homos (c)
CM24Egypt Islam Saleh
AM11Egypt Mohamed Hamdydownward-facing red arrow 38'
AM33Egypt Nasser MaherYellow card 41'downward-facing red arrow 110'
CF18Egypt Hossam HassanYellow card 6' Yellow-red card 69'
CF15Ethiopia Oumed Oukridownward-facing red arrow 80'
Substitutes:
GK16Egypt Ahmed Yehia
DF4Egypt Osama Ibrahim
DF5Egypt El Sayed Faridupward-facing green arrow 80'
DF26Egypt Tarek Taha
MF7Egypt Mahmoud Sayed
MF35Egypt Ibrahim Abdel Kawiupward-facing green arrow 38'
FW19Egypt Ahmed Temsahupward-facing green arrow 110'
Manager:
Egypt Mimi Abdel Razek
GK16Egypt Mahmoud Genesh (c)
CB24Egypt Mahmoud AlaaYellow card 57'
CB28Egypt Mahmoud Hamdy
RB12Tunisia Hamdi Nagguez
LB33Egypt Ahmed Abou El Fotouh
CM3Egypt Tarek HamedYellow card 81'
AM27Egypt Mahmoud Abdel Azizdownward-facing red arrow 73'
AM18Egypt Mohamed Antardownward-facing red arrow 67'
RW10Egypt Youssef Obama
LW19Egypt Emad Fathydownward-facing red arrow 52'
CF23Democratic Republic of the Congo Kabongo KasongoYellow card 115'
Substitutes:
GK31Egypt Omar Salah
DF2Egypt Mohamed Magdy
MF4Egypt Ahmed Tawfik
MF6Egypt Mahmoud Abdel Aati
MF14Egypt Ayman Hefnyupward-facing green arrow 52'
MF22Egypt Abdallah Gomaaupward-facing green arrow 67'
FW17Egypt Basem Morsyupward-facing green arrow 73'
Manager:
Egypt Khaled Galal

Assistant referees:[1]
Ayman Degeish
Mahmoud Abou El Regal
Fourth official:[1]
Mohamed Maarouf
Fifth officials:[1]
Mohamed El Sabahy
Tarek Samy

Match rules

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes of extra time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
  • Seven named substitutes.
  • Maximum of three substitutions.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Mohamed Farouk to officiate Egypt Cup final". KingFut. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  2. ↑ "Weather History for Alexandria Borg El Arab, Egypt". Weather Underground. The Weather Company. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  3. ↑ "برج العرب يستضيف نصف نهائي ونهائي كأس مصر" [Borg El Arab Stadium will host Egypt Cup semi-finals and final]. Veto Gate (in Arabic). 2 May 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  4. ↑ "سموحة يفوز بثنائية قاتلة أمام الأوليمبي ويصعد بكأس مصر" [Smouha defeats Olympic Club in a thriller and reaches next round in the Egypt Cup]. Veto Gate (in Arabic). 10 November 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  5. ↑ "سموحة يفوز على بتروجت ويتأهل لدور الـ 8 بكأس مصر" [Smouha defeats Petrojet to reach the quarter-finals of the Egypt Cup]. Youm7 (in Arabic). 8 December 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  6. ↑ "سموحة يفوز على دجلة بضربات الترجيح ويتأهل لدور الـ4 لكأس مصر" [Smouha defeats Wadi Degla on penalties and reaches semi-finals of the Egypt Cup]. Youm7 (in Arabic). 1 May 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  7. ↑ "سموحة يهزم الأسيوطى 4/3 ويصعد لمواجهة الزمالك فى نهائى الكأس" [Smouha set to play Zamalek in the Egypt Cup Final after defeating Al Assiouty Sport 4–3 on penalties in the semi-finals]. Youm7 (in Arabic). 8 May 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
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