Al Wasl 2:2 Al Jazira. ADNOC Pro League. Match Report

uaeproleague.ae: Oct. 31, 2024

Al Wasl and Al Jazira played to a 2-2 draw at Dubai’s Zabeel Stadium as part of matchweek 7 in the ADNOC Pro League.

Both teams showed relentless determination and skill, leaving Al Wasl in sixth place with 9 points and Al Jazira in third with 13 points.

The game began with Al Jazira striking early in the 7th minute.

Vinicius Mello scored a powerful header, marking Al Jazira’s fourth goal within the first 10 minutes of play this season.

Al Wasl responded quickly; just five minutes later, Haris Seferovic capitalized on a defensive error to score the equalizer, notching his first goal against Al Jazira in the ADNOC Pro League.

The opening minutes set a thrilling tone, with both teams hungry for the win.

Al Wasl returned from the break with added pressure, quickly gaining an advantage in the 51st minute when Jonatas Santos scored to put Al Wasl up 2-1.

This was Al Wasl’s first second-half goal since matchweek 3.

Al Jazira immediately fought back, with Mamadou Coulibaly nearly equalizing, only to be denied by a brilliant save from Al-Senani.

The action continued, with Al Wasl coming close to a third goal in the 65th minute when Nicolas Gimenez’s powerful shot hit the crossbar, keeping the game within Al Jazira’s reach.

In the 82nd minute, Al Jazira’s persistence paid off as Ramon Mierez scored a stunning volley off a cross from Richard Akonnor, levelling the final score at 2-2.