Ismaily SC claimed a hard-fought 2-1 home win against Kahraba Ismailia in the Egyptian Premier League on November 2, 2025. The final score saw Ismaily come from behind to secure a valuable victory in a passionate local derby atmosphere. The match process began with the visitors surprising the home crowd by taking an early lead through a defensive mistake. Ismaily responded with increased intensity and found an equalizer just before halftime from a well-rehearsed set-piece routine. The decisive moment came in the second half when Ismaily's pressure told, with a striker finishing coolly after a defensive error from Kahraba Ismailia. The key incident was a late red card for a Kahraba Ismailia player for a second bookable offense, which ended any hope of a comeback. The three points were significant for Ismaily's aspirations in the top half of the table, while the defeat left their rivals languishing in the lower reaches. Post-match, the Ismaily manager highlighted his team's character, while the opposing coach pointed to individual errors as the cause of the defeat.