CAIRO: Egyptian League surprise package Al-Gaish settled for a 1-1 away draw with Lebanon s Ansar in the first-leg of the Arab Champions League round of 32.
Gomaa Mashour put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot six minutes before the break.
Iraqi striker Ahmed Mnajid grabbed the equalizer one minute past the hour mark on the rebound after Saleh Sedir s initial shot was blocked by Al-Gaish keeper Wael Khalifa.
A win or a goalless draw will be enough to send Al-Gaish through to the next round, in their first ever participation in an external competition.
The military club had an impressive start in the Egyptian League, winning three matches and one draw.
