Defending champions Shabab Al Ahli preserved their unbeaten start in the ADNOC Pro League after securing a 2-0 win over Al Bataeh on Sunday at Khalid Bin Mohammed Stadium.
The Dubai-based side enjoyed the bulk of possession during the first half but without posing a real threat towards Al Bataeh's goalkeeper.
The visitors translated their domination of the game into goals in the second half when Federico Cartabia fired a powerful low shot from outside of the box into bottom corner to break the deadlock.
The Argentinian midfielder turned from a scorer to a provider as he sent a low pass to Yahya AlGhassani, who rounded a defender and smashed an excellent effort past Ibrahim Essa Al Balooshi.
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