Ceramica Cleopatra FC and Ismaily SC shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the Egyptian Premier League at the Petro Sport Stadium on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The result did little to ease either team's concerns near the middle of the league standings. Ismaily SC took an early lead, capitalizing on a defensive mistake to score within the first ten minutes. Ceramica Cleopatra responded well and dominated possession for large periods, eventually finding an equalizer from a corner kick midway through the second half. Both teams had chances to win it in the closing stages, with Ismaily hitting the post and Ceramica Cleopatra forcing a spectacular save, but the match finished 1-1. The draw was a fair outcome in a closely fought contest. Both managers acknowledged the competitive nature of the match and the importance of not losing.