Ismaili dropped two vital points at home after being denied by Egyptian Premier League newcomers MCDR on Monday. The Dervishes took the lead on the hour mark through Ahmed Sedik, who finished off a swift team move involving striker Godwin Ndubuisi. But the hosts were denied by a magnificent overhead kick from MCDR's Ayman Hefni eleven minutes from time. Ismaili moved to fifth place with 10 points from five games as MCDR slip to ninth on eight. Elsewhere, Harras Hodoud registered a 1-0 victory over Masri, thanks to a first-half strike from the fit-again Ahmed Abdul-Ghani. In Suez, Petrojet were denied twice by Gaish in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with Amer Sabri and Ernest Papa Arko replying to goals from Mohamed Koffi and Ahed Abdul-Maguid. Following four consecutive defeats, newly-promoted Wadi Degla claimed their second win of the season, edging Ittihad 1-0 in Cairo, courtesy of a goal by Ashour Al-Taqui. Ismaili 1-1 Production