CAIRO - Ten-man Arab Contractors made it hard for Ahly when they draw 1-1 in Egyptian League on Saturday before the Derby against Zamalek on December 30. Ahly dropped a precious two-point as they stayed at frouth place with 24 points, while guests claimed the 14 position with 11 points. The first half ended in goalless draw although dangerous chances from the two sides. Arab Contractors' Mohamed Salah surprised all when he netted the opener 6 minutes after the second half kicked off. Ahly's Shehab Ahmed tried to make the difference when he fired a shoot from outside the area but it went wide on 60. Mohamed Samara dribbled Ahmed Said brilliantly and sent a cross inside the area but keeper Mahmoud Abu El-Soud saved it. Ahly controlled the game during the last 20 minutes but guests cleared the danger, Yallakora reported. Defender Tegany (Arab Contractors) has been fired when he picked up the second yellow card on 76. Ahmed Shokry scored the equalizer when he sent a brilliant cross into the net directly on 90 to make it 1-1.