ASYUT, Egypt (Interstat) — Zamalek defeated Asyut Petroleum 1-0 on Tuesday at Asyut University Stadium as Ahmed Sherif scored in the 26th minute. Sherif’s goal separated the sides in a match that included three yellow cards and a series of substitutions. Asyut Petroleum’s Abbas I. was booked in the 18th minute, Zamalek’s El Zenary M. received a yellow card in the 28th, and Asyut Petroleum’s Medhat A. was cautioned in the 53rd. Zamalek made changes in the 38th, 63rd and 79th minutes, while Asyut Petroleum substituted in the 59th, 68th and 81st. Sherif, who played 63 minutes and scored once, was replaced in the 63rd minute. The visitors protected the advantage after the break. Zamalek improved to 1-1 in the competition and 2-2 across all competitions. Asyut Petroleum moved to 1-1 in the competition and 1-2 across all competitions. Zamalek next faces Wadi Degla, while Asyut Petroleum travels to ENPPI.