In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first.
Smouha as an
Egyptian Premier League team entered in the round of 32 of the Egypt Cup against
Egyptian Second Division club
Olympic Club on 10 November 2017 at
Haras El Hodoud Stadium and won 2–1, with goals from
Yasser Ibrahim in the 20th minute, an equalizer from
Osama Marey in the 80th minute and the winner from
Abdel Aziz Emam in the stoppage time. In the round of 16, they met fellow Premier League opposition
Petrojet on 8 December 2017 at
Al Salam Stadium, and won 2–1 with goals from
Tarek Taha in the 29th minute, an equalizer from
Mostafa Shebeita 4 minutes later and the winner from
Hossam Hassan in the 43rd minute. In the quarter-finals, they played against
Wadi Degla on 1 May 2018 at
Al Salam Stadium. There was no real chances in the match for both teams, except one powerful shot from
Oumed Oukri in the 96th minute that almost sent Smouha straight to semi-finals, but
El Sayed Salem managed to clear the ball from the goal line. The match ended 0–0 after
extra time, and Smouha won 3–1 on
penalties. In the semi-finals, Smouha faced
Al Assiouty Sport on 8 May 2018 at
Borg El Arab Stadium. Smouha played against their future new manager
Ali Maher, who signed a contract with the club to lead the team after the
2017–18 season ends. Smouha won the match 4–3 on penalties after the match ended 1–1 after extra time.
Ahmed Temsah scored the opener for Smouha in the 72nd minute before
Benson Shilongo took the game to extra time after tying up the match by scoring a penalty in the stoppage time. Smouha are seeking their first ever Egypt Cup triumph. ==Match details==