Algerian playmaker Amir Sayoud made the most of a rare start to help Ahly claim a 1-0 home victory over Gouna, which took them to within four points of Egyptian Premier League leaders Zamalek.
The 20-year-old set up Ahly striker Osama Hosni�s sole goal after seven minutes and caused constant menace to Gouna�s backline with some brilliant individual efforts.
The Cairo giants squandered a host of clear-cut chances to put the result beyond doubt, but held onto their lead to atone for last week�s disappointing goalless draw with Masry.
Gouna finished with ten men after defender Mohamed El-Zayat was sent off with two minutes remaining for a last-man foul on an opponent.
Ahly, who are eyeing a seventh consecutive league crown, leapfrogged Ismaily into second place with 36 points, four behind arch-rivals Zamalek who were held to a 0-0 draw by Ismaily on Monday.
Watch the Goal of the match: Ossama Hosny
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After the match interviews:
Interview with Ahmed Hassan
First Half highlights