Sierra Leone defender Alpha Turay played the full throttle of the contest as El Gouna played to a 1-1 draw against Zamalek at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday.
Despite ending in a draw, Zamalek still holds the top spot in the table with 17 points after eight matches, leading by two points over second-placed Masry. Gouna has risen to 14th place with a total of eight points.
Mohamed Emad equalised Oday Dabbagh’s opening goal scored in the 27th minute in the 84th minute, helping Gouna ascend to 14th.
The Whites struggled offensively without key winger Juan Alvina, who was suspended, and missed a chance to extend their lead.
Zamalek took the lead with a goal from Dabbagh after controlling possession in the first half. Abdalla El Saied nearly increased the lead, but Gouna’s goalkeeper made a crucial save.
Zamalek’s coach made several substitutions in the second half. Late in the game, Gouna equalised when Emad scored from inside the penalty area, securing a vital point for the visitors.
Turay, 20, side will face Ceramica Cleopatra next in the Egyptian top-tier league. while Zamalek will face next arch-rivals Ahly in the Cairo derby on Monday.
