ZED FC won 1-0 at Tala'ea El-Gaish in the Premier League, a single goal settling a tight and physical contest. They had more of the ball but had to resist sustained home pressure. Tala'ea El-Gaish created the clearer chances but could not find the net.
The decisive goal came in a match where clear-cut chances were scarce. Tala'ea El-Gaish had 14 shots, four on target, and carved out the game's only big chance, while ZED FC also had 14 shots but just three on target. ZED's goalkeeper made four saves to preserve the 1-0 lead.
Possession and passing were the key differences. ZED FC enjoyed 59% of the ball and completed 336 passes against Tala'ea's 210, and their expected-goals figure of 1.17 was slightly higher than the home side's 0.83. Yet with one big chance missed and four shots on target, Tala'ea will feel the margin was harsh.
