ZED FC defeats Zamalek 3-0 in Capital Cup opener

ZED FC defeated Zamalek 3-0 in their opening Group A match of the Capital Cup at Al Mokawloon Al Arab Stadium. Marwan Hegazy opened the scoring in the 40th minute, followed by two goals from Ahmed Atef in the 54th and 56th minutes.

Zamalek, led by manager Moataz Gamal, utilized a squad heavily featuring youth and academy players to preserve the fitness of first-team regulars ahead of their upcoming league match against Al Ahly. Despite attempts to reduce the deficit, Zamalek failed to score, leaving them at the bottom of the group while ZED FC took the lead with three points.