Shabab Al Ahli extended their winning streak with a 2-1 hard-fought victory over Ajman in a thrilling match at the Rashid bin Saeed Stadium on Friday evening. The match was part of matchweek two of the ADNOC Pro League for the 2024-2025 season.
Shabab Al Ahli took the lead in the 26th minute when Bogdan Planic headed home a superb goal, capitalizing on a well-executed set piece. The team doubled their lead in the 68th minute when Sardar Azmoum found the back of the net with a composed finish inside the box, following a brilliant piece of control.
Ajman, however, showed resilience and pulled one back just four minutes later. Junior Flemmings scored with a powerful header, narrowing the deficit to 2-1 and reigniting the home side’s hopes.
The match had plenty of drama, especially in the first half. Ajman came close to scoring in the 11th minute with a fierce shot from Hikal Chikhaoui, but Shabab Al Ahli’s goalkeeper, Hassan Hamza, made a stunning save to keep the score level. Later, in first-half stoppage time, Ajman was awarded a penalty, but after consulting VAR, the referee overturned the decision.
Shabab Al Ahli continued to press in the second half, and despite an offside call that nullified an earlier goal by Azmoun, the visitors remained in control. Ajman’s attempts to equalize were repeatedly thwarted by a solid defensive effort from Shabab Al Ahli.
Shabab Al Ahli's victory brings their total to six points, placing them third in the ADNOC Pro League standings. Ajman, still searching for their first points of the season, sits in 11th place.
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