CAIRO (Interstat) — Achraf Bencharki scored twice and Hussein El Shahat had a goal and an assist to lead El Ahly SC to a 3-0 victory over Zamalek SC on Friday in an Egyptian Premier League match at Cairo International Stadium.

Bencharki opened the scoring with a header in the 18th minute. El Shahat made it 2-0 with a right-footed goal in the 32nd minute, and Bencharki completed the scoring with another right-footed strike in the 74th. Mahmoud Bentayg, Yassin Marei, Ahmed Eid, Ahmed Fetouh and El Wensh each recorded an assist.

El Ahly improved to 12-3-6 in the league and 17-8-10 across all competitions. Zamalek dropped to 13-4-7 in league play and 22-8-12 overall.

Yellow cards were issued to Ahmed Fetouh, Hussein El Shahat, El Wensh, Mahmoud Bentayg, Yassin Marei and Ahmed Eid.