Pyramids FC secured a point against Ceramica Cleopatra on Monday, 12 October 2026, following a late equalizer from Nadhir Benbouali. The match was part of the sixth round of the first stage of the Egyptian Premier League. The contest, held on Monday, October 12, 2026, saw both sides battling for dominance in the early stages of the league campaign.
Early Deficit for Pyramids
Ceramica Cleopatra took an early lead when Abdallah Magdy scored in the fifth minute of the match. The goal established an initial advantage for the visiting side during the opening exchanges of the Egyptian Premier League encounter. Ceramica Cleopatra player Abdallah Magdy scored the opening goal in the fifth minute of the match, placing significant pressure on the Pyramids FC defense immediately after the referee signaled the start of play.
The early strike by Abdallah Magdy forced Pyramids FC to adjust their tactical approach to the match. The team sought to regain composure and possession in the midfield as they faced the prospect of trailing in the early minutes of the league fixture. The atmosphere at the stadium remained tense as the home side worked to overcome the deficit imposed by the early goal from Ceramica Cleopatra.
Pyramids FC responded to the deficit fifteen minutes later. Nadhir Benbouali successfully found the net in the twentieth minute to level the score. His strike neutralized the earlier advantage held by Ceramica Cleopatra, ensuring the teams remained tied heading into the subsequent phases of the game. Nadhir Benbouali scored the equalizing goal for Pyramids FC in the twentieth minute of the match, providing a key response to the pressure applied by the Ceramica Cleopatra attackers.
Following the goal by Nadhir Benbouali, the momentum of the match shifted as both teams sought to capitalize on the level scoreline. The tactical battle intensified throughout the remainder of the first half, with Pyramids FC and Ceramica Cleopatra both attempting to break the deadlock before the interval. The coaching staff for Pyramids FC monitored the performance of the squad closely, looking for opportunities to exploit gaps in the Ceramica Cleopatra defensive formation.
As the match progressed into the second half, the intensity of the play remained high. Both Pyramids FC and Ceramica Cleopatra utilized their available substitutions to introduce fresh legs and tactical variations to the field. The defense for Pyramids FC worked to contain the offensive threats posed by Ceramica Cleopatra, while the Ceramica Cleopatra backline remained vigilant against the persistent runs of the Pyramids FC forwards. Despite numerous attempts from both sides to secure a winning goal in the final stages of the match, the scoreline remained unchanged. The draw ensures that both Pyramids FC and Ceramica Cleopatra earn a point from the sixth round of the first stage of the Egyptian Premier League.
