AL-MAḤALLA AL-KUBRĀ, Egypt (Interstat) — Ghazl El Mahalla SC and Pharco opened their Egyptian Premier League seasons with a 0-0 draw Saturday at El Mahalla Stadium.

The match failed to produce a goal despite five players registering assists in the official statistics, a rare occurrence highlighting missed finishing. The home side, favored by Interstat’s pregame projections with a 67.4% win probability, could not capitalize.

The physical contest featured five yellow cards, with Pharco’s Mory Toure receiving the first in the 21st minute. Both teams remain unbeaten with identical records after the opening fixture.