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Al Nasr edges Baniyas SC in a thrilling match
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Al Nasr defeated Baniyas SC in a thrilling encounter played at the Al Maktoum Stadium. The final score was 4-2 in favor of the home team.
The match started at a frenetic pace, with both teams looking for an early goal. In the 14th minute, Al Nasr took the lead with a goal from A. Taarabt, who took advantage of a precise pass from A. Mabkhout. However, the home team’s joy was short-lived, as just two minutes later, Y. Niakate equalized for Baniyas SC following an assist from L. Markovic.
The first half unfolded with an exchange of blows, although neither team managed to score again. The only notable incident was the yellow card received by J. Bauza (Baniyas SC) in the 23rd minute.
In the second half, Al Nasr regained the initiative and managed to overturn the score. In the 53rd minute, O. Boussaid put the home team 2-1 up. The goal further energized Al Nasr, who managed to seal the match with two more goals. First, A. Mabkhout scored in the 65th minute, and then A. Toure completed the comeback in the 75th minute.
Baniyas SC tried to react and reduced the deficit in the 89th minute, but Y. Niakate missed a penalty that could have given the visiting team hope.
Al Nasr dominated possession with 61%, compared to Baniyas SC’s 39%. The home team also had more shots on goal (5) than the visitors (5), and achieved victory thanks to their greater effectiveness.
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Substitutions baniyas sc: at minute 59 A. Lusamba came in and J. Bauza went out., at minute 59 S. Al Noobi came in and L. Markovic went out., at minute 79 F. Bader came in and I. Tshibangu went out., at minute 79 K. Al Hammadi came in and K. Mohammed went out., at minute 82 A. Al Balushi came in and Saile went out.
Substitutions al nasr: at minute 71 M. Gabbiadini came in and A. Taarabt went out., at minute 71 R. Omer came in and A. Mabkhout went out., at minute 71 A. Toure came in and H. Mahdi went out., at minute 85 Y. Al Ameri came in and M. Azarkan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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Baniyas SC
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