Ceramica Cleopatra FC pulled off a major upset, defeating Egyptian giants Zamalek SC 2-1 in the Egyptian Scores Cup on February 17, 2026. The victory marks a historic cup achievement for Ceramica Cleopatra, knocking out one of the country's most decorated clubs. Against the run of play, Ceramica Cleopatra took a shock two-goal lead with goals in the 25th and 60th minutes, stunning the home crowd at the Cairo International Stadium. Zamalek SC managed to pull one back with fifteen minutes remaining, setting up a frantic finale, but Ceramica's defense held firm under immense pressure. The match's key incident was a potential penalty for Zamalek that was reviewed by VAR but ultimately not given, leading to significant protests. This cup exit is a major disappointment for Zamalek, while Ceramica Cleopatra advances to the next round with a famous giant-killing result.