Gomaa slams Modern Sport's eight-man midfield after Al Ahly's 1-0 win

Wael Gomaa criticized Modern Sport's approach after Al Ahly edged a 1-0 win in round eight of the Egyptian Premier League.

• Al Ahly beat Modern Sport 1-0 on Thursday in round eight, with Omar El-Sai scoring the only goal.
• Gomaa said he disliked Modern Sport's tactic of fielding eight players in midfield, asking whether they were threatening Al Ahly.
• Gomaa said his remarks, made on the club's official channel and to Filgoal, aimed to motivate Al Ahly's players.
• Goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved a late penalty from substitute Adam Rejam to preserve the victory.