Al Nasr secure thrilling win over Khorfakkan
- 16 Dec 2024
Al Nasr claimed a dramatic 3-1 win against Khorfakkan in an action-packed Matchweek 10 encounter of the ADNOC Pro League.
The match, held at Al Maktoum Stadium, saw Al Nasr climb to third place in the standings with 19 points, while Khorfakkan remained in ninth with 11 points.
Khorfakkan started strongly, taking the lead in the 18th minute through Pedro Henrique, who finished a well-delivered corner with precision.
Despite the early setback, Al Nasr regrouped quickly and turned the tide.
In the 37th minute, Adel Taarabt equalized with a stunning free-kick that left the Khorfakkan goalkeeper without a chance.
Four minutes later, Ali Mabkhout gave Al Nasr the lead with a superb strike into the far corner, showcasing his class and composure under pressure.
The second half was filled with missed opportunities for both sides. Abdoulaye Toure came close to extending Al Nasr’s lead in the 71st minute, while Khorfakkan’s Oumar Keita missed a crucial chance to level the match in the 75th minute.
However, the hosts sealed the victory in stoppage time when Manolo Gabbiadini delivered a clinical finish in the 93rd minute, putting the game beyond Khorfakkan's reach and securing all three points for Al Nasr.
Kalba Secure Last-Minute Draw Against Dibba
Kalba and Dibba Al-Hisn shared spoils: The match, held at Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Stadium, witnessed a last-gasp equalizer from Kalba to deny Dibba Al-Hisn a crucial victory.
The result saw Kalba climb to 14 points in 7th place, while Dibba Al-Hisn reached 6 points, sitting 12th in the league standings.
The match began with Dibba Al-Hisn taking an early lead in the 14th minute.
Tunisian forward Haithem Jouini delivered a clinical header to put the hosts ahead, giving them a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
Kalba came out stronger in the second half, finding their equalizer in the 57th minute.
Mehdi Ghayedi unleashed a powerful long-range strike that deceived the Dibba goalkeeper, bringing the visitors level and reinforcing Kalba’s reputation as one of the league’s top long-range scorers this season, tied with Al Jazira at five goals from outside the box.
Dibba Al-Hisn regained the lead in the 74th minute with a well-placed header from Midana Bigna.
This marked the first time for Dibba Al-Hisn to score two goals at home in a single ADNOC Pro League match this season.
However, just as the match seemed to be heading Dibba Al-Hisn's way, Kalba struck in stoppage time.
Saman Ghoddos delivered the decisive equalizer in the 98th minute, ensuring a hard-fought point for the visitors and a dramatic end to the encounter.
