Bani Yas started their 2024-2025 ADNOC Pro League season with a significant 2-0 win over Al Jazira at Bani Yas Stadium on Saturday.
This win marked a strong start to the season for Bani Yas and ended a long winless streak against Al Jazira since February 2019. It also handed Al Jazira their first opening-matchweek defeat since the 2015-2016 season.
The first half saw both teams adopting a cautious approach, leading to a tightly contested and goalless 45 minutes. However, the second half saw a shift in momentum. Bani Yas broke the deadlock in the 55th minute when Juan Bauza scored from Bani Yas' first direct shot on target, with Fawaz Awana providing the assist.
Despite Al Jazira’s attempts to push forward, Bani Yas remained solid defensively. The home team doubled their lead in the 77th minute when Arnaud Lusamba intercepted the ball on the left wing and delivered a perfect pass to Youssoufou Niakate, who calmly finished to secure the win.
Niakate’s goal sealed the victory and continued his impressive scoring record, having now netted four of Bani Yas' last seven goals in the ADNOC Pro League.
Al Jazira struggled to respond, and Bani Yas successfully defended their two-goal advantage until the final whistle, securing a well-deserved victory to open the season.
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