PORT SAID: Hossam Hassan said he was satisfied with his debut as Al Masri manager despite being held by Aluminum in the Egyptian League.
Egypt s most capped player has been named as manager in a rescue mission as Masri struggles against relegation.
His twin, Ibrahim, was appointed as football director.
We showed our desire to win but couldn t score, Hassan told Modern Sport on Monday.
I am satisfied with my players. They gave everything.
We rattled the post four times during the game. This doesn t usually happen in one game.
The Port Said side are third from bottom with 17 points, three ahead of basement club Ittihad Alexandria.
With more than 10 games yet to be played, Masri still have a big chance to stay in the top flight.
Hassan, 42, is the latest of young Egyptian coaches, who have been given the chance to manage Premier League sides.
He joins ENPPI assistant coach Hany Ramzy, Harras Al-Hodoud manager Tarek Al-Ashri and Arab Contractors boss Alaa Nabil.
