Two goals from burly striker Razak Omotoyossi handed Zamalek a deserved 2-0 victory at Ittihad of Alexandria as the Cairo club closed the gap on leading duo Harras El-Hodoud and Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League.
Chances were few and far between in a dull affair but Omotoyossi stole the limelight with a brace either side of the interval to give Zamalek their third consecutive league win.
The 26-year-old, who completed his move to Zamalek in September last year, took his tally to three league goals, having opened his account in the 1-1 draw with Petrojet earlier this month.
The success-starved side, who eye their first league crown since 2004, are third in the league table on 29 points from 12 games, one behind arch-rivals Ahly and two adrift of surprise leaders El-Hodoud.
The inconsistent Ittihad, who were due to be relegated to the second division but eventually remained in the top flight following an abrupt change of regulations, are tenth on 15 points.
Watch the goals here:
First Goal:
2nd Goal:
