Al Nasr claimed a 1-0 win over Ajman at Al Maktoum Stadium on Sunday evening, wrapping up Matchweek 2 of the ADNOC Pro League.
The decisive moment came in the 71st minute when substitute Abdoulaye Toure rose highest to head home the winner, securing three valuable points for Al Nasr.
The win lifted Al Nasr to six points and second place in the table, while Ajman remain without a point at the bottom.
The first half was largely even, with both sides creating half-chances but failing to threaten seriously.
In stoppage time. Ajman’s Yuri Matias was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Cheikna Doumbia, leaving the visitors with ten men.
In the second half, Al Nasr increased the pressure. Cheickna Doumbia thought he had opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, but his effort was ruled out for offside.
Italian striker Manolo Gabbiadini missed two golden chances in quick succession, but Al Nasr’s persistence paid off when Toure delivered the breakthrough.
The hosts held firm to seal their second consecutive win, leaving Ajman still searching for their first points of the campaign.
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