Ali Ghazal and Saleh Gomaa helped Nacional de Madeira edge closer to Europa League qualification with a 2-0 league victory over Maritimo. The Egypt duo played 90 minutes in the Liga Portuguesa win, with Gomaa creating the second goal to Djaniny following Ghazal's clearance. With three weeks to go, Nacional remain fifth on 41 points, six ahead of Braga who have a game in hand. Elsewhere, Egyptian striker Ahmed Hassan 'Koka' missed Rio Ave's 2-1 home loss to Olhanense due to injury. Ghazal and Gomaa involved in goal