Mohamed Hany scores his first goal against Zamalek in the 133rd derby

Mohamed Hany put Al Ahly ahead against Zamalek in the 133rd derby on Sunday evening at Cairo International Stadium. Played in the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League, the match saw the Al Ahly first-team player score the goal that opened his account against the rival. His fierce strike gave the Red team the lead.

The goal was more than a moment of advantage in the match: it was a personal milestone for Hany. Despite the many encounters with Zamalek he had played over the past few years, he had never scored against them before. His strike ended that particular wait in one of the league’s major fixtures.

Before this derby, Hany had faced Zamalek 22 times. Al Ahly had won 12 of those matches, six had ended in draws and the Red team had lost four. That record reflects the long run of contests the defender had played against this opponent without previously finding the net. His opener in Cairo now links an early advantage for Al Ahly in the match with Hany’s first goal against Zamalek.