The coastal city club won 2-1 at home on Thursday, raising their point-tally to 29 points, seven ahead of the bottom trio.

Arab Contractors are now third from bottom on 22 points, with six matches remaining in the season.

Former Zamalek striker Sherif Ashraf broke the deadlock in the 38th minute with a close- range shot.

Ahmed Hassan Farag doubled the lead three minutes into the second period with a well-placed header.

In the 56th minute, Alaa Kamal cut Gouna's lead with a first-time shot from inside the box.