Petrojet Edges Wadi Degla to Reach the Egypt Cup Round of 16

Match Day Drama Starts Early

Petrojet secured a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Wadi Degla at the PetroSports venue, sealing a place in the Egypt Cup Round of 16. The contest was tightly contested, with both sides showing discipline and intent from the opening whistle. The match hinged on a single moment of quality in the 75th minute when Senegalese striker Seko Sonko found space in the box and finished decisively, taking advantage of a defensive lapse.

Flow of the Game

From the kickoff, Degla pressed high and searched for an early advantage through wide play, while Petrojet opted for a structured build-up and a compact rearguard. The first half featured tight duels in midfield and few clear-cut chances, underscoring the tactical battle between the teams. The decisive goal came from Sonko, whose composed strike beat the keeper and sparked celebrations among Petrojet’s bench and supporters.

After the goal, Wadi Degla pushed for an equalizer, creating several half-chances, but Petrojet’s defense and goalkeeper held firm. The closing minutes saw a flurry of activity as Degla pressed, yet the protective shape and timely clearances kept the scoreline intact.

Other Round of 32 Action

In another game, Bank Al Ahly produced a late twist, beating Port Fouad 4-1 after extra time. Ahmed Amin “Ofa” opened the scoring in the 98th minute, and Saidou Somborie delivered a historic burst with a hat-trick in the 105th, 114th, and 118th minutes. Port Fouad's goal in the 109th minute added late drama, but the comeback never materialized. Smouha also advanced with a 3-1 victory over Ghazl El Mahalla at Borg El Arab, keeping alive a strong Cup campaign for the Skondri club.

The round also featured a wider slate of ties as teams vie for a place in the Round of 16, with the competition’s format allowing extra time and penalties if necessary and granting home teams a potential edge when listed first on the fixture sheet.

Round of 16 Prospects

As the Round of 32 progresses, the remaining fixtures promise more drama, with the Cup’s knockout format and the home advantage rule shaping the bracket. Fans anticipate further surprises, given the Cup’s history of upsets and late drama, and clubs balance ambition with the need to manage fatigue in the mid-season schedule.

Note: The competition’s rules include extra time and penalties if needed, and the first-named team hosts, offering a small edge for the home side and their supporters.

Punchline time: If football had a sniper, Sonko would be his target—and the net would still be the one taking the hit. Punchline two: my fantasy team’s defense is so porous, even a paper towel could stop a shot… barely.