Analysis The numbers behind the result
Petrojet clinical despite AL Masry's dominance in possession
Petrojet's 2-1 victory over AL Masry was a classic case of efficiency trumping territorial dominance. Despite managing just 39% possession and being outshot 22-15 (including 14-8 on shots inside the box), Petrojet converted 67% of their shots on target into goals, compared to AL Masry's 25%. Mostafa El-Badry's early strike (7') set the tone for Petrojet's clinical edge, and Ahmed Abdel Mawgod's quick response (56') to Salah Mohsen's penalty (55') proved decisive.
AL Masry's 61% possession translated into superior build-up (476 total passes vs 309) and more attempts, but they lacked precision where it mattered – only 4 of their 22 shots tested the goalkeeper. Petrojet's compact 4-2-3-1 forced AL Masry into speculative efforts (8 shots outside the box) and defended crosses well (6 corners each, but no headed attempts noted). The key differential: Petrojet created two clear chances from open play, converting both, while AL Masry relied on a penalty for their sole breakthrough. The telling stat? Petrojet's 4 blocked shots to AL Masry's 6, showing how determined defending protected their lead against sustained pressure.