Manuel Jose was satisfied with Ahli's display in the 1-0 victory over Masri which enhanced the team's chances of winning the Egyptian League for the fourth consecutive season. The Red Devils needed a Mohamed Barakat strike five minutes past the hour mark to break Masri's resistance at Military Academy. "The players played well throughout the 90 minutes. We played with a high tempo and were determined to win the match," the Ahli boss told the post-match press conference. The win put league leaders Ahli ten points clear of nearest challengers Petrojet. Portuguese manager Jose was also happy with Zamalek's slip-up against Ismaili earlier on Wednesday. The Ahli arch-rivals lost any hopes of competing for the league title after losing to Ismaili 1-0. "It was very important for us to secure the three points after Zamalek's defeat to Ismaili," he said. Jose paid tribute to Egypt right-back Ahmed Fathi, who made his debut with Ahli after ending a loan spell with Kuwaiti side Kazma. "Fathi put in a spirited display in his first match with the team. He gives us plenty of options due to his versatility." "He will be an integral member of Ahli in the upcoming period," the former Sporting Lisbon boss concluded.