Rami Rabia’s thumping volley three minutes from time gave an otherwise below-par Ahly a 1-0 victory over Arab Contractors that moved them top of Group A as they edged closer to securing a place in the final phase of the Egyptian Premier League.
The defender’s sublime effort helped Ahly end the resistance of Contractors and handed them a third successive victory as the Red Devils continue their recovery from a poor run despite not really impressing.
They are on top of the group with 29 points, ahead of second-placed Smouha on goal difference but the latter still have a game in hand. Ittihad of Alexandria are third with 24 points, one ahead of Contractors with five matches remaining.
The top two in Groups A and B will qualify for a four-team mini-league phase to determine the winner.
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