Reda Shehata broke the deadlock in the 11th minute, before Ahmed Omran doubled the lead for the home side eight minutes from the break.

Ismaili captain Mohamed Hommos crucially pulled one back for his side at the stroke of half-time and substitute Mohab Saied equalized in the 57th minute.

The Dervishes miss out on moving second with the draw, which leave them in fourth place with 13 points.

Minnows Gouna jump to sixth place temporarily on ten points after extending their unbeaten run to three games.