In an intense battle at Bani Yas Stadium, Shabab Al Ahli secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Bani Yas in matchweek 11 of the ADNOC Pro League.
This win propels Shabab Al Ahli to the second spot with 23 points, while Bani Yas stand at the eighth position with 13 points.
The match’s opening goal came in the 18th minute from Shabab Al Ahli’s Brazilian striker Mateus Lima, who expertly finished a cross from Harib Abdalla Suhail.
Lima continued his impressive form, doubling the lead in the 47th minute, a significant contribution to the 222 goals scored by Brazilian players for the club in the league.
Bani Yas found a lifeline in the 58th minute through Tauljan Sulemjmanov, who skillfully directed Suhail Ahmed Alnoobi’s delivery into the net.
Despite their efforts and a close chance in the 83rd minute, Shabab Al Ahli’s defense, led by goalkeeper Hasan Hamza’s crucial saves, ensured their lead remained unchallenged.