Ismaili moved into second place in the Egyptian Premier League after Moatasem Salem gave them a precious win for the second successive match, his strike clinching a 1-0 win over Police Union. Central defender Salem, who headed home in stoppage time to give Ismaili a victory over Ghazl Mahalla in their previous game last Sunday, once again came to their rescue. He helped the Dervishes, who are still without recognized strikers, overcome Police at home with a 50th-minute goal. Last season's runners-up Ismaili narrowed the gap with fierce rivals and league leaders Ahli, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Ittihad, to five points. Petrojet, who started the day in second place, slipped to fourth after earning a late 1-1 draw at home to Asyut Petroleum. Asyut took the lead via a goal from Bahaa Berri one minute past the hour mark but Egyptian international Mohamed Shaaban struck just before the end to secure a share of spoils. In-form Gaish moved ahead of Petrojet on goal difference with a 2-1 win over Military Production, thanks to goals from Togolese striker Mikael Dogbe and midfielder Amer Sabri. ENPPI snapped a five-game winless streak after Vincent Die Foneye scored on 53 minutes to hand them a 1-0 home win over Mansoura.
