El Gounah fell to a 2-0 defeat at home against Al Masry in the Egypt League Cup on March 26, 2026. The match, kicking off at 23:00 local time, saw the away side secure a comfortable victory to progress in the domestic cup competition. Al Masry took control of the tie early, netting a first-half goal to put El Gounah under pressure. The home team struggled to create clear chances in response, and Al Masry sealed the result with a second goal late in the match to confirm their passage to the next round. The performance highlighted Al Masry's defensive solidity and efficiency in front of goal, while El Gounah will be disappointed with their inability to threaten offensively. The result sees Al Masry advance in their cup campaign, while El Gounah's focus now shifts entirely back to their league objectives for the remainder of the season.