Makhete Diop scored a goal in each half to hand Al Dhafra a valuable 2-1 victory over Al Ain at Hamdan Bin Zayed Stadium in matchweek 18 of the Arabian Gulf League.
Makhete Diop broke the deadlock in the 34th minute, as the Senegalese forward's effort nestled into the bottom corner of the net, handing the home side a 1-0 advantage that would carry into halftime.
Al Ain got back on level terms after they were awarded a penalty only five minutes after the restart. Laba Kodjo found the back of the net to get the Boss back into the game and level the scoreline at 1-1.
Al Dhafra were awarded a penalty kick in the 57th minute but Pedro Conde's effort hit the woodwork.
The hosts were handed a golden chance to take the lead when they were awarded another penalty with less than 15 minutes to go. Diop was at the center of action once more as he stepped up and scored from the spot what turned out to be the winner.
Al Dhafra ended their seven-game winless streak and raised their tally to 20 points. They halted Al Ain’s march towards the third place as they temporarily sit fourth on 30 points.
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