Zamalek secured their place in the bronze medal match of the Club World Cup after a thrilling victory against Brazil's Pinheiros.
Zamalek defeated the Brazilian team 28-27 in a match that saw excitement in the final seconds.
With this result, Zamalek clinched second place in the group behind Barcelona, setting up a third-place playoff for the bronze medal.
This marks the fourth time in history that Zamalek will play in the bronze medal match, following the 2010, 2011, and 2012 editions, making it their first appearance in 14 years.
Zamalek has won the bronze medal only once, in 2010.
Zamalek started strongly, taking an early 4-0 lead before the gap was narrowed during the match.
Zamalek finished the first half ahead with a score of 16-14.
The second half saw attempts from the Brazilian side, who reduced the deficit multiple times, but the match ended 28-27.
Pinheiros nearly equalized in the last 15 seconds, but the ball lingered on the circle player and safely reached Hisham El-Sobky.
Ziad Hashad was awarded the Man of the Match prize.
Zamalek awaits the winner of the Al Ahly vs. Füchse Berlin (Germany) clash to face them in the bronze medal match.
The match is scheduled for 8:00 PM.
