The only goal of the game was scored by Nigerian striker Musa Kabiru after 16 minutes.

Kabiru took advantage of the hosts’ poor marking to head in the winning goal past Mohamed Fathi, who continued in goal instead of Mohamed Sobhi.

The defeat, Ismaili’s first under manager Emad Soliman, left the Dervishes in third place with 38 points, two adrift of leaders Zamalek, who host Smouha later on Sunday.

On the other hand, Contractors moved up one place to lie third from bottom on 19 points.

The game was stopped for around seven minutes after Ismaili fans threw bottles and stones onto the pitch near the end, in anger over their side’s trailing.

Contractors have now claimed two victories out of four over Ismaili this season, following a 2-1 win in Cairo back in September.

Meanwhile, FilGoal.com correspondant in Ismailia has confirmed that the home fans poured their rage on the players and the board after the disappointing loss.

Stalemates

Elsewhere, ENPPI were held to a 1-1 draw to MCDR, who extended their unbeaten run to seven games.

Ahmed Abdul-Zaher's 33rd minute strike was canceled out by Ihab Mahrous on 64 minutes.

In another game in Cairo, Military Production played out a goalless draw with Masri.