The game was preceded by a mass brawl between Masri's fans and their Ahli counterparts on the streets of the coastal city.

Abdul-Hafiz also revealed that Ahli's bus had been stoned on Thursday, saying that he ordered all players not to talk to the media about the attack.

"I don't know why we play in such a hostile atmosphere in Port Said," he said.

"We want to play a fair game, we only want our rights. Do we need a revolution in the domain of sport in order for everyone to get his rights?!"

Defending champions Ahli are now in third place with 33 points, six adrift of leaders Zamalek who will extend their lead should they beat second-placed Ismaili on Monday.