 Borg El Arab Stadium hosted the final | |||||||
| Event | 2017–18 Egypt Cup | ||||||
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| After extra time, Zamalek won 5–4 on penalties | |||||||
| Date | 15 May 2018 | ||||||
| Venue | Borg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria | ||||||
| Referee | Mohamed Farouk[1] | ||||||
| Weather | Clear 21 °C (70 °F) 78% humidity[2] | ||||||
The 2018 Egypt Cup Final was the final match of the 2017–18 Egypt Cup and the 86th final of the Egypt Cup, Africa's oldest football cup competition. It was held at Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt.[3] It was played on 15 May 2018 between Smouha and Zamalek. It was a repeat of the 2014 final, which Zamalek won 1–0. Zamalek won the rematch 5–4 on penalties following a 1–1 tie after extra time, so qualified for the 2018–19 CAF Confederation Cup. They also earned a shot at 2017–18 Egyptian Premier League champions Al Ahly for the 2018 Egyptian Super Cup.
- ^ "Mohamed Farouk to officiate Egypt Cup final". KingFut. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Weather History for Alexandria Borg El Arab, Egypt". Weather Underground. The Weather Company. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ "برج العرب يستضيف نصف نهائي ونهائي كأس مصر" [Borg El Arab Stadium will host Egypt Cup semi-finals and final]. Veto Gate (in Arabic). 2 May 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2018.