Shabab Al Ahli started their 2024-2025 ADNOC Pro League campaign with a thrilling 2-1 win over Al Bataeh at Rashid Stadium on Saturday. The game was marked by high intensity and dramatic twists, with all three goals scored in a captivating second half.
Shabab Al Ahli dominated the early stages, launching a series of aggressive attacks.
In the 8th minute, Iago Dos Santos fired a powerful shot, but Darwish made a brilliant save. Just five minutes later, Yahya AlGhassani found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper after a perfectly timed pass from Yuri Cesar, but Darwish again intervened to deny a clear scoring opportunity. The first half ended with both teams locked in a goalless draw.
The second half brought more action, with both sides eager to break the deadlock. Al Bataeh struck first in the 66th minute when Anatole Bertrand scored, marking his 15th goal in the ADNOC Pro League. Shabab Al Ahli responded immediately, leveling the score just two minutes later through Munas Dabbur, who has now been involved in eight of the team’s last 15 goals in the league.
As the match neared its conclusion, the tension escalated. Shabab Al Ahli's relentless pressure finally paid off in stoppage time. Sardar Azmoum, who had missed a golden opportunity earlier in the 73rd minute, redeemed himself by scoring the winning goal in the 92nd minute, sealing a dramatic victory for his team.
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