CAIRO: Harras Al-Hodoud claimed a 1-0 victory over Ghazl Al-Mahalla in a rescheduled Egyptian League game on Sunday, boosting their hopes of playing in Africa next season.
Striker Abdel Hamid Bassiouni squandered several chances to put Al-Hodoud ahead in the first-half
Midfielder Mohamed Al-Herda scored the winner in the 32nd minute.
Al-Herda s shot from the edge of the area slipped through the hands of Mahalla keeper Ibrahim Farag.
The win lifted Al-Hodoud to fourth place in the league table with 37 points, three behind third-placed Al-Gaish, who have a game in hand.
Military club Al-Hodoud must leapfrog Al-Gaish into third if they are to secure a place in the CAF Confederation Cup.
