A number of penalty kicks helped Wadi Degla and Talae El-Gueich reach Egypt Cup's semis at the expense of ENPPI and Aluminum on Thursday.

Wadi Degla made the cut after ending normal time with a 2-2 draw.

Degla's keeper Haytham Mohamed shined by saving two kicks to give his side a precious 5-4 win over ENPPI, who won the title in 2005 and 2011.

In the same round, Talae El-Gueich earned a difficult win against Egypt's second division side Aluminium, who fought hard during normal time to end with a 2-2 draw.

The military team clinched their qualification after their keeper saved two kicks, giving his side a 4-3 win. 

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