Shabab Al Ahli returned to the summit of the ADNOC Pro League table after edging past Ajman 1-0 in Matchweek 14, courtesy of a superb first-half strike from Kauan Santos.
The decisive moment arrived in the 24th minute when Santos unleashed a powerful long-range effort that flew past the Ajman goalkeeper, giving the visitors an early advantage in a tightly contested encounter.
Ajman pushed for an equaliser after the break and came closest just after the hour mark, when Dino Hotić’s effort drifted narrowly wide of the post. It proved to be their clearest opening of the match, as chances remained at a premium.
From there, Shabab Al Ahli showed their experience and composure, dropping deeper and defending resolutely to protect their slender lead. Their organised back line stood firm under pressure, seeing out the contest with confidence.
The victory takes Shabab Al Ahli back to the top of the table on 35 points, underlining their title credentials, while Ajman remain 10th on 14 points.
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