Delphi SC edged Belqas 3-2 in a five-goal Egyptian Scores Cup thriller on Sunday, 25 October 2026, advancing after a late winner settled a tie that swung back and forth from the opening minutes.

The match had the feel of a proper knockout cup tie: end-to-end attacking, contested midfield duels and a series of momentum shifts. Delphi SC started strongly and took an early lead, but Belqas responded well and twice fought their way back into the contest. Just when the game appeared to be heading toward extra time, Delphi found the decisive goal.

Match overview

Delphi SC’s game plan was built on width and quick switches of play, and it paid off early when a cross from the left created the opening goal. Belqas were shaken but not broken, and they gradually settled into the match by pressing higher and forcing Delphi into mistakes at the back.

The equalizer arrived midway through the first half after a well-worked move through midfield. Delphi restored their lead before the break, only for Belqas to level again in the second half. The game opened up in the final 20 minutes, with both teams committing numbers forward, and Delphi finally found the winning goal in the closing stages.

Key moments

• Delphi take the lead: An early cross from the left was converted at the back post to give Delphi SC a deserved advantage.
• Belqas respond: A patient passing move ended with a low finish into the bottom corner for 1-1.
• Delphi regain control: A set piece caused confusion in the Belqas box, and Delphi scored from close range before half-time.
• Belqas equalize again: A quick counter-attack in the second half brought the visitors level at 2-2.
• Late winner: Delphi worked the ball into the penalty area and found the decisive finish with only minutes remaining.

Tactical story

Delphi SC were at their best when they moved the ball quickly from side to side. Belqas’s back line struggled to shift across, particularly when Delphi’s full-backs pushed high. That width created the first goal and several other dangerous moments. However, Delphi’s attacking intent also left them exposed to counters, and Belqas took advantage with direct running through the middle.

Belqas’s pressing improved as the game went on, forcing Delphi into longer passes and reducing the quality of their buildup. The visitors’ equalizers both came from moments of quick thinking rather than sustained pressure. In the end, though, Delphi’s greater attacking variety and their willingness to keep pushing forward in the final minutes proved decisive.

Standout performers

Delphi’s forward line was the difference in the final third, with the wide players causing constant problems and the central striker linking the play well. The match-winner showed excellent composure under pressure. Belqas’s playmaker was their best outlet, driving the team forward and creating the chances that kept the tie alive.

What the result means

The win sends Delphi SC into the next round of the Egyptian Scores Cup, while Belqas exit after a brave performance that will still give them confidence for their league campaign. For Delphi, the challenge will be tightening up defensively: scoring three goals is impressive, but conceding twice at home is a warning sign for the rounds ahead.

In cup football, results matter more than performances, and Delphi SC found a way to win when the match threatened to slip away. Belqas, meanwhile, leave with credit but without the reward their resilience deserved.