Ajman delivered a high-octane performance at Rashid Bin Saeed Stadium during Matchweek 2 of the Pro League, overcoming a deficit to secure a 4-3 victory against Hatta. The encounter was defined by a frantic first half that saw six goals shared between the sides, with the hosts eventually clinching the win through a dramatic 97th-minute strike from Waleed Azaro.
Hatta initially seized the initiative in the fifth minute when Bruno Leonardo headed home, but Ajman responded rapidly. Lourency Do equalized just two minutes later, and Ismail Moumene completed a swift turnaround in the eighth minute to put the hosts ahead 2-1. The momentum swung back to the visitors in the 34th minute as M. Ben Alarbi converted a penalty, before he added a second goal from a free-kick in the 44th minute to hand Hatta a 3-2 lead. However, Saad El Hadani leveled the score for Ajman in the 46th minute, capping a remarkable opening half where the hosts controlled 56.4% of possession.
The victory moves Ajman to six points from their first two fixtures, leaving Hatta without a point. Elsewhere in the league, Shabab Al Ahli continued their strong start to the season with a 2-0 win over Al Dhafra at Rashid Stadium, marking their second consecutive victory.
The match remained scoreless until the 71st minute, despite several close calls. Al Dhafra’s Khalid Abdulraheem Bawazir missed an early chance, and Shabab Al Ahli’s Sardar Azmoun was twice denied by the woodwork in the second half. The deadlock was finally broken when Yuri Cesar capitalized on a counter-attack to score from inside the penalty area. Igor Gomes Silva then sealed the result in the 88th minute with a clinical finish.
Yuri Cesar’s performance underscored his effectiveness against Al Dhafra, bringing his tally to two goals and two assists in six league appearances against the side. The first half had seen both teams trade chances, with Al Dhafra goalkeeper Eisa Houti denying Cesar in the 35th minute, while Al Meqbali made a vital save to stop Sory Kaba’s penalty attempt just before the interval.
In other Matchweek 2 action, Al Nasr secured their first win of the season by narrowly defeating Al Wahda 1-0. The decisive moment came via a second-half penalty from Chris Bedia, following a disciplined defensive display from Al Nasr.
The match between Al Nasr and Al Wahda was a cagey affair, with neither side able to establish dominance during a scoreless first half. Following their opening 2-2 draw against Kalba, Al Nasr’s victory reflects a more organized approach to their campaign.
The Pro League continues to see high-stakes competition, with teams fighting for consistency early in the season. The results from this matchweek highlight the narrow margins separating the clubs, as evidenced by the late drama in the Ajman-Hatta clash and the tactical battles seen in the other fixtures.
As the league progresses, the form of players like Yuri Cesar and the resilience shown by teams like Ajman will be critical in determining the standings. The league remains tightly contested, with every point proving vital in the early stages of the competition. The report also notes that compared to three for Hatta, ajman recorded 56.4% possession and five shots on target. The report also notes that the first half ended goalless after an evenly contested opening 45 minutes. The report also notes that coming off his line, gave Khalid Abdulraheem Bawazir a chance to open the scoring, but his effort went over the crossbar, al Dhafra created the first dangerous opportunity in the fifth minute when a mistake by Hamad Abdullah Almeqbaali. The report also notes that keeping out another effort from Azmoun, the Al Dhafra post came to the rescue again in the 60th minute.
