Following a 0-0 full-time draw in Gouna, Sobhi, who was on the bench in Egypt’s World Cup qualifier in Ghana last month, saved the opening penalty from ex-Ahli defender Abdul-Ilah Galal.

However, the Dervishes were stunned when Egypt’s number one penalty taker Hosni Abd-Rabou missed their first kick as well.

After both teams scored twice, Sobhi made another save from Mohamed Saied only for Egypt U-20 defender Mahmoud Metwalli to miss for Ismaili again.

But the veteran Ismaili keeper saved again to allow debutant Mohamed ‘Zika’ to win the game for Ismaili.

Earlier this week, Zamalek eased past second-division Tanta as they vie for the title with Ismaili.