Al Jazira climbed to second place in the ADIB Cup standings after securing a 1-0 win over Bani Yas at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on Sunday in Gameweek 4 of the competition.
Vinicius Mello scored the only goal in the 54th minute, heading home a cross to earn the hosts three valuable points.
The victory took Al Jazira to ten points and lifted them into second place in the league-stage standings, while Bani Yas remained fifth with six points.
Al Jazira enjoyed the better of the attacking play in the first half and thought they had taken the lead in the 23rd minute. However, the goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR review.
The hosts continued to push forward after the break and finally broke the deadlock in the 54th minute when Mello rose to meet a cross and directed a well-placed header into the net.
Bani Yas increased their attacking efforts in the closing stages as they searched for an equaliser, but Al Jazira remained organised defensively and held on to secure the victory.
Al Jazira also held the advantage in possession, controlling 56.5 per cent of the ball compared with Bani Yas' 43.5 per cent.
The hosts were more accurate in their passing, recording an 86.94 per cent completion rate against Bani Yas' 79.31 per cent.
Mello's winner continued his impressive recent form, taking his tally to five goal contributions in his last six matches across all competitions, with four goals and one assist.
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