Mohamed Al-Fayoumi notched the winner for Suez Cement eight minutes after restart.

He connected with a right-wing cross to slot home past Al-Gaish keeper Gharib Hafez.

Military club Al-Gaish remained second in the league table with 30 points, nine adrift of leaders Ahli. Suez Cement are second from bottom on 13 points.

The fact that neither team has an international member helped the competitions committee brings forward the match, which was due to be held on February 18th.

By that time, Al-Gaish will be busy playing in the Arab Champions League.

Egypt national team are participating in the African Cup of Nations, in which they will face Cameroon in the final on Sunday.