Al Ahly back on track after beating Petrojet 3-0 | VIDEO

Playmaker Abdallah El-Said scored twice and created a goal in the second half as Ahly dispelled talk of a mini-crisis after crushing Petrojet 3-0 on Friday, keeping pressure on Egyptian Premier League leaders Ismaily.

The Red Devils could not break down Petrojet in a goalless first half but came on with all guns blazing in the second, with Egyptian international El-Said in inspired form.

He set up winger Walid Soliman for the opener just past the hour mark, finished off a superb counter attack that he started in his own half to double the lead and converted a late penalty to give Ahly a convincing win after a lackluster first-half show.

The win will alleviate pressure on coach Hossam El-Badry, who led Ahly to the domestic double last season, after some poor results saw the team claim only one win in their previous four matches. In a rare move, the club released a statement on Wednesday saying they believe El-Badry was the right man to lead the mighty Cairo side.

Second-placed Ahly, who have 33 points from 14 matches, closed to within four points of leaders Ismaily who played 16 matches. Struggling Petrojet are 12th on 17 points.