MHULME, Eswatini (Interstat) — Future FC secured a 2-0 victory over Ceramica Cleopatra in an Egyptian Premier League match on Saturday, outperforming statistical projections in a contest defined by a second-half surge.

The Week 29 fixture, played at Nsukuwansuku Stadium, saw Future begin its league campaign with a win, while Ceramica Cleopatra opened its season with a loss. The final score exceeded the pregame simulation from Interstat, which had projected a 1-0 outcome for Future.

After a physical first half that yielded few clear chances, Future broke the deadlock in the 59th minute. Attacker Ahmed Atef provided the crucial breakthrough, scoring the match’s opening goal. His strike set the tone for Future’s control of the latter stages of the game.

Future’s discipline was a point of concern, as the club accumulated three yellow cards. Mahmoud Marie received the first booking in the 36th minute, followed by Abdelkabir El Ouadi in the 67th minute. Joseph Jonathan Ngwem was cautioned deep into second-half stoppage time.

The victory solidifies a strong start for Future under the guidance of manager Tarek El Ashry. The club’s record in the Premier League now stands at one win and zero losses. Across all competitions this season, Future maintains a perfect record.

For Ceramica Cleopatra, managed by Mido, the result extends a challenging start. The club’s record in the Premier League fell to zero wins and one loss, mirroring its overall record in all competitions. The team struggled to generate significant offensive threats against a disciplined Future defense.

The match was played in Eswatini as part of the Egyptian Premier League’s schedule. Interstat’s ELO rating system had given Future a 90.30 percent probability of winning the contest, a forecast that proved accurate despite the final margin being wider than anticipated.

Future will look to build on this momentum in its next league fixture, while Ceramica Cleopatra will seek to regroup and secure its first positive result of the campaign. The match underscored Future’s efficiency in converting opportunities, a key factor in their season-opening victory.