Shabab Al Ahli secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Al Ain in a nail-biting end to matchweek 21 of the ADNOC Pro League, held at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on Saturday evening. Goals from Luka Milivojevic and Igor Jesus proved decisive for Shabab Al Ahli, while Mohamed Abbas provided the lone response for Al Ain.
This win elevates Shabab Al Ahli to 43 points, solidifying their second-place standing in the league, trailing the leaders Al Wasl by nine points. Al Ain remains in third place, holding at 36 points.
The game commenced with aggressive play from Shabab Al Ahli, who quickly gained the upper hand. Their efforts were rewarded with a penalty in the 31st minute, confidently converted by Milivojevic, putting Shabab Al Ahli in the lead. Al Ain, undeterred, intensified their offensive efforts and succeeded in drawing level in the 50th minute, thanks to a goal from Mohamed Abbas.
The equilibrium was short-lived as Igor Jesus reestablished Shabab Al Ahli's lead with a beautifully executed goal in the 61st minute, capitalizing on a superbly timed assist.
As the match progressed, both teams displayed fierce competitive spirit, but Shabab Al Ahli managed to maintain their lead, closing out the game with a win and taking home three crucial points.
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