In a thrilling match that capped matchweek 12 of the ADNOC Pro League, Al Wasl staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Shabab Al Ahli at Rashid Stadium. This crucial win elevates Al Wasl to the league's top spot with 30 points, while Shabab Al Ahli stand in third place with 24 points.
The match kicked off with an early surge from Shabab Al Ahli. Guilherme Da Silva opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a display of exceptional skill. This early goal exemplified Shabab Al Ahli's aggressive start to matches this season, particularly highlighting the significant role of their Brazilian players in scoring.
Al Wasl's resolve was put to the test, but goalkeeper Khaled Alsenaani played a pivotal role with a critical save against Shabab Al Ahli's Yuri Cesar in the 11th minute. Despite maintaining the upper hand and several scoring attempts, Shabab Al Ahli couldn't find the back of the net to widen their lead.
The game's dynamics shifted as Al Wasl's Haris Seferovic, leveraging a well-placed cross from Ali Saleh, equalized with a commanding header in the 39th minute. This goal underscored Seferovic's aerial prowess, with a significant portion of his league goals coming from headers.
The second half saw Shabab Al Ahli persistently applying pressure, but Alsenaani continued to impress with his goalkeeping for Al Wasl. The decisive moment arrived in the 86th minute when substitute Caio Canedo turned the tide, scoring the winning goal for Al Wasl. Canedo's recent record of scoring crucial goals as a substitute was highlighted once again.
The game reached its climax when Shabab Al Ahli's Walid Abbas was sent off with a red card, ramping up the tension. In a valiant effort during added time, Shabab Al Ahli pushed for an equalizer but ultimately fell short, granting Al Wasl a hard-earned victory.
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