The Matchday

Season 2006/07

Wednesday 7 February 2007 Toshka Abu Simbel vs El Gouna FC Kick-off 2.30 pm Head-to-head El Gouna FC beat Toshka twice in their 2005/05 campaign; 0-3 at Abu Simbel and 5-1 at the Bustan Ground. This season's home game saw El Gouna FC win 4-0. Match Details    El Gouna FC went easy passed a timid and vulnerable Toshka, endangered by the prospect of relegation. Yasser Mustafa , pictured left, put El Gouna FC ahead in the 7th minute. Ahmed Fekry doubled the score in the 35th minute of the first half. New signing Islam Ged sealed it in the 75ty minute to put more misery into Toshka.

Wednesday 31 January 2007

El Gouna FC vs Sohaq Kick-off 2.30pm Head-to head El Gouna FC won the first ever encounter between the two on 15 November 2006. Match Details
	Mid-table Sohaq put on a very brave performance to deny El Gouna FC all three points in a one-sided affair at the windy Bustan Ground. Meanwhile, with only three matches to play rival Aluminium Naq Hammadi closed in on one point only at the top of the table. El Gouna FC took control from minute one, pressurising goalie Mohamed Ali and his defense with a spring of opportunities for Fekry, Osman and Waleed.. Osman’s attempt failed only narrowly. After 25 minutes Ahmed Fekry hit the cross bar and Bakry squandered the rebound from close range. Sohaq took the initiative of the first five minutes the in the second half but were denied by a solid Yakoot on goal. It would be El Gouna FC all over from that instant. Nehaq almost converted a delightful right-channel cross from Yasr but saw his close-range header just going wide. A nasty collision between keeper Yakoot and striker Hethim ignited hot-tempered scenes on and off the pitch. Ra' eds substitution for unlucky Ahmed Fekry on the half hour mark sparked yet more life into the match. pitch Sohaw had to endure a real bombardment and were lucky to have Mohamed Ali on goal and Gouna’s strikers acking precision. Waleed’s header on the crossbar denied the home site yet another great opportunity. Rostom was yellow-carded for a scud attack on keeper Mohamed Ali in the dying seconds, illustrating the homes side’s frustration.

Wednesday 24 January 2007 Aluminium Naq Hammadi vs El Gouna FC Kick-off 2.30 pm Head-to-Head The teams met twice before. Aluminium Naq Hammadi lost 3-0 in the first ever encounter on 1 November 2006 at the Bustan Ground, but eliminated El Gouna FC from the Egyptian Cup on penalties one week later at the same venue. Match Details

Aluminium Naq Hammadi took the majority of possession in the first forty-five minutes but were never capable of really endangering a very solid El Gouna FC defense with Haytheim Hussein, Sheriff Redda and Yasser Mostafa neutralizing the home side's offensive tactics. The only really frightening moment came after thirty minutes when number fourteen, Osama, almost surprised man of the match Essam El Din from three yards. In turn, El Gouna FC were dangerous on the break and tested keeper Mohamed Khalef on a number of occasions with on target attempts by Waleed and El Haw. A heroic Essam El Din safe from an Osama free kick in the 65th minute left the game open to any result in a tense and close second half. El Gouna FC als created chances and responded with a set of long-range efforts from Osman, Waleed and Nehad, with Waleeds curler stylefully tipped over the bar by Osama. Although individually outclassed Aluminium Naq Hammadi's physical defense comfortably eliminated Gouna's fragile lightweights upfront. When the club, unbalanced after a four weeks winter break, will meet stiffer opposition than the average weekly opponent the play-offs will prove a very hard nut to crack without killer instinct within the sixteen yard box. Substitions: 68st minute Fekry in Nehad out 75st minute Bekry (pictured right) in El Haw out 85 Alaa in Osman out

Wednesday 27 december 2006 El Gouna FC vs Aswan Kick-off 2.30 pm Head-to-Head The teams met during the 2005/06 campaign and drew 0-0 at Aswan Stadium with El Gouna FC proving too strong at home, winning by the smallest margin. This season El Gouna FC were 1-2 on top in Aswan. Match Details   It wasn't one of the most attractive affairs today at The Bustan Ground, with gusty winds coating twenty-two brave warriors with sahara sand and making play like a pinball in an arcade machine. The home side took the lead in the 35th minute, when Adel El Haw's right channel cross with picked up by Nehad Mohamed Hagag who tapped in from twelve yards. Osman Ahmed Osman should have put El Gouna FC ahead ten minutes earlier but saw his nice effort tipped over the bar. On the other end of the park Aswan missed a gilt-edged chance and were denied by a very solid Essam on goal. Initially El Gouna FC were struggling to find their rhythm after tea but kept their composure.     El Gouna FC had a glorious chance to double the scoring in the 55th minute. A well worked corner from Amr Fathy was flicked on at the near post for Nehad eight yards out but the striker could not get enough meat on the shot and the keeper crambled to his left to parry.  Yasr was brought down in the penalty area 25  minutes into the second half. Amr Fathy, pictured left, did not miss from the spot to make it 2-0.

Wednesday 20 December 2006 Nil Sohaq vs El Gouna FC Kick-off 2.30 pm Head-to-Head El Gouna FC and Nil Sohaq share a relatively long history. Both teams met twice in the 2005/2006 season with El Gouna beating Nil Sohaq away by 2-1 and Nil Sohaq beating El Gouna FC 1-0 on their home soil. El Gouna FC beat Nil Sohaq in the 2005/06 play-offs by 3-1 away from home and 3-0 at Bustan. The two teams played each other in the Egyptian Cup during the 2004/05 season with Nil Sohaq 5-1 on the receiving end. This season's opening match El Gouna FC again proved to strong with a 3-0 victory as a result. Match Details    An ill-tempered match, pontifically branded as a battle during the after match talk with coach Mohamed, saw El Goun FC's Ra' ed Hassan Mohamed and defender Sherif Redda El Sayeed been giving the marching orders. In a match full of provocation and marred with ugly scenes, it was Sherif Redda himself who gave El Gouna FC the lead five minutes into the first half. Five minutes before the break, Nil Sohaq's nr 14 equalised with a dramatic volley from the far rght channel, leaving goalie Essam impersonating a wax figure from Tussaud's panopticum. This wondeful effort was followed by fracas soon after with Ra'ed being red carded for coincientally finding himself in the immediate proximity of an injured player from the homeside, igniting the traditional staff pitch invasion. The 200 crowd saw Captain Haytham Hussein, pictured left, double the score fom the penalty spot in the second half with ten minutes gone. His jubilant and alleged provocative celebrations earned him a yellow card leaving the Nil Sohaq bench fuming and ready fory et another encroachment onto the pitch. Tamer Mamdouh Hassan slotted home to make it 1-3 almost halfway through the second half. With two minutes of official time to be played Sherif Redda saw a booking for fouling turned into red after having disputed the referees' decision.   Wednesdday 13 December 2006 Quos vs El Gouna FC Kick-off 2.30 pm Head-to-Head The previous season saw El Gouna FC win at Qous by the smallest of margin whilst the return match at the Bustan Ground saw El Gouna FC beating Qous by 2-0. Match Details    Nehad Mohamedy Hagag marked his debut for El Gouna FC with two goals, the first coming after 10 minutes into the first half after a Hesham Zinhom cross. A Nehad header set up Ra'ed on the half-hour mark to give the away side a comfortable 0-2 cushion. Brave Quos battled their way into the match with only 5 minutes on the clock in the second half but Nehad set matters straight in the 55th minute to seal El Gouna FC's victory and a solid personal performance.  Wednesday 29 November 2006 Aluminium Safaga vs El Gouna FC Kick-off 2.30 pm Head-to-Head In the 2004/05 campaign the two teams shared a 0-0 draw in Safaga, whilst El Gouna FC won in Bustan 2-0.  Match Details

On a bumpy surface that conjured up visions of a mixture of acne and a bad complexion El Gouna FC met tough opposition in the likes of Aluminium from Safaga. A well-balanced and eager home side occasionally managed to put dents into the El Gouna defense but weren't able to materialise. Safaga's Hamarra missed a sitter from six yards after 15 minutes having been set up from the right channel. Ra'ed Hassan could have put El Gouna FC ahead after 32 minutes against the run of play but saw his effort go wide. The second half saw a more spirited away team but now it was Aluminium Safaga to almost turn the table with a close call from again Hamarra. Ahmed Fekry came agoningly close after 75 minutes but a heroic save from keeper Mahmed Sayeed kept Aluminium Safaga at bay to salvage a well-deserved point against the division leaders.   Friday 24 November 2006 El Gouna FC vs Toshka Abu Simbel Kick-off 2.30 pm Head-to-Head El Gouna FC beat Toshka twice in their 2005/05 campaign; 0-3 at Abu Simbel and 5-1 at the Bustan Ground Match Details The first half only came to life after 27 minutes when Ahmed Fekry picked up an El Haw through pass on the right edge of te box. El Gouna's most prolific striker slotted home with a deadly finish. Toshka striker Adel, pictured right, came close to an equaliser only five minutes later but saw his wonderful 35 long range curly effort go just wide. Yasr spiced up the second half with a 40 yard screamer that went agonisingly close. Ra'ed Hassan Mohamed converted an El Haw corner with his head to make it 2-0. Ahmed Fekry defense slalom put El Gouna FC on the scoresheet again to make it 3-0 with 30 minutes to go. El Gouna FC eased through and capitalized on a lively second half display with a thunderous volley from Ahmed Abd El Zahir on the edge of 4 minutes stoppage time to send Toshka home with a 4-0 defeat. 128 were watching.    Wednesday 15 November 2006 Sohaq vs El Gouna FC Kick-off 2.30pm Head-to-Head The teams never met before Match Details    Top scorer Ahmed Fekry found the net twice at Sohaq.  His opener in the 30th minute of the first half found response with a tremndous long distance drive that saw the home site back on level terms one minute later. Ten minutes into the second half Yasr found Fekry with a delightful cross. With only the keeper to beat Fekry needed the rebound to put El Gouna FC 1-2 ahead.                                                   Wednesday 8 November 2006 Egyptian Cup Preliminary Rounds El Gouna FC vs Aluminium Naq Hammadi Kick-of 1.30 pm Head-to-Head The teams once met before. Aluminium Naq Hammadi lost 3-0 in the first ever encounter on 1 November 2006. Match Details    Ninety minutes of regular play and thirty minutes of extra time resulted in a stalemate. Yasr and Sheriff slotted home from the penalty spot with Naq Hammadi responding immaculately. Fekry missed to leave it to Haytham Hussein to keep El Gouna in with a chance. Tamr Mamdouh subsequently missed to finally hand Naq Hammadi a 3-4 cup victory. The penalty that ulitimately sent El Gouna FC crashing out of the Cup is pictured left. Wednesday 1 November 2006 El Gouna FC vs Aluminium Naq Hammadi Kick-off 2.30 pm Head-to-Head The teams never met before. Aluminium Naq Hammadi were relegated from the Momtaz last season. Match Details   An emphatic second half display saw El Gouna FC snatch three points from recently relegated Aluminium Naq Hammadi. Fekry put the home site on the scoresheet only to follow with a lovely strike to give El Gouna FC a comfortable 2-0 cushion. Yasr completed the rout ten minutes from time. We see his goal on the left, witnessed by 234 spectators. Wednesday 18 October 2006 Aswan vs El Gouna FC Kick-off 2.30 pm Head-to-Head Head-to-head reports on previous results between the two teams. The two teams met twice before, with Gouna drawing 0-0 in Upper Egypt ans winning 1-0 at home during the 2005/06 campaign. El Gouna scorers Match Details El Gouna FC saw Rostom equalise just before the break after Aswan had taken the lead after five minutes. Fekry sealed the three points ten minutes from time. Wednesday 11 October 2006 El Gouna FC  vs Nil Sohaq Kick-off 2.30pm. Head-to-Head Head-to-head reports on previous results between the two teams. El Gouna FC and Nil Sohaq met twice in the 2005/2006 season with El Gouna beating Nil Sohaq away by 2-1 and Nil Sohaq beating El Gouna FC 1-0 on their home soil. El Gouna FC beat Nil Sohaq twice  in the 2005/06 play-offs,1-3 away from home and 3-0 in Gouna. The two teams played each other in the Egyptian Cup during the 2004/05 season with Nil Sohaq 5-1 on the receiving end. Team Pictures El Gouna FC and Nil Sohaq  Match Details    El Gouna FC saw Haytham Hussein twice score from a free-kick spot with Fekry completing a comfortable 3-0 victory in front of 93 faithful. New signing Wael was giving his marching orders after 30 minutes into the first half with a foul on Mostafa Lotfy.