Petrojet coach Mokhtar Mokhtar hailed the effect of his side's 3-2 away win over Ittihad, ahead of next weekend's clash with Zamalek. Petrojet cemented their position as table toppers with an impressive victory in Alexandria, boosting their morale before meeting a wretched Zamalek side. "The players were determinant to win, despite the fact that we were playing away," Mokhtar told FilGoal.com. "I think the win at Ittihad was the best way to prepare for Zamalek." Mokhtar's team beat Zamalek in both league ties last season, when the Whites suffered a record-low of nine defeats.