Frank de Boer has made an excellent start to the competition in the United Arab Emirates. The coach saw his team Al-Jazira win 1-3 Al-Nasr. Ali Mabkhout was the big man with two hits. Kevin Agudelo made the game exciting for a while, but in injury time Alejandro Pozuelo put an end to all illusions for the home team.
Particularities
Well-known names played on both teams. For example, former Groningen player Samir Memisevic was in midfield at Al-Nasr, where Manolo Gabbiadini (ex-Napoli) had to provide the hits. On the side of Al-Jazira, Karim Rekik was in the heart of the defense, while Neeskens Kebano (ex-Fulham) also kicked off. Chachine van Bohemen started on the bench. Mabkhout opened the score in the 24th minute by rounding off with the outside right after a strong sprint: 0-1. From the penalty spot he made it 0-2 in the second half, after which Agudelo brought back the tension by scoring the connection goal: 1-2. The last word was for Al-Jazira. Deep in injury time, Kebano brought the ball to Pozuelo, who found the short corner with a precise shot: 1-3.
?? Silky from Mabkhout as he beats the defense to slot in #NSRvJZR [0-1]
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— Al Jazira Club (@AlJaziraFC_EN) August 19, 2023
Pozuelo’s match winner ???#NSRvJZR [1-3]#ADNOCProLeague #AJC
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— Al Jazira Club (@AlJaziraFC_EN) August 19, 2023
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