New striking force Sherif Ashraf struck twice to put Zamalek in the fourth place with 16 points after beating Ghazl Al-Mahala 3-1, on Thursday night, in the Military Academy stadium.
The former Ahli striker scored on both sides of the break, 32 and 58, Abdul-Halim Ali scored his first goal of the season in the 67th minute while Mohamed Atteya hit the visitors' consolation goal three minutes later.

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Ashraf broke the dead lock at the hour mark when he connected with Ahmed Magdi's cross.
The 20-year old player was again in the right place as he was sent clear on goal by Ahmed Abdul-Raouf and shot past the keeper to double the lead.
Abdul-Halim made it 3-0 from another fine cross by Tarek Al-Sayed before Mohamed Atteya cut the lead three minutes later with a well-placed header.
The victory lifts Zamalek to the fourth place with 16 points six behind leaders Gaish.
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