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Ajman Club overturns deficit to defeat Al Nasr in UAE Pro League clash

Ajman Club overturns deficit to defeat Al Nasr in UAE Pro League clash UAE Cue Sports © uaecuesports.com
Ajman Club overturns deficit to defeat Al Nasr in UAE Pro League clash © uaecuesports.com
Ajman Club staged a dramatic turnaround against Al Nasr, securing a 2-1 away victory in the fourth round of the UAE Pro League. The result propels Ajman to sixth place with nine points, while Al Nasr slips to eighth after a costly home defeat.

Ajman Club came from behind to beat Al Nasr 2-1 at Al Maktoum Stadium, turning the match around after trailing at halftime. The win moves Ajman up the UAE Pro League table and leaves Al Nasr with more questions after another home loss.

Al Nasr started well and took the lead in the 26th minute. Ajdin Hrustic finished off a strong attacking move with a shot from inside the box. By halftime, Al Nasr looked comfortable, holding onto their lead and hoping to climb the standings.

According to the official UAE Pro League calendar, this match was scheduled as part of the fourth round of the 2026/2027 season, with Ajman entering the game in 7th place with 6 points and Al Nasr in 8th with 4 points.

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The second half was a different story. Al Nasr nearly doubled their lead in the 50th minute, but Ajman goalkeeper Ali Al Hosani stopped Chris Bedia's effort. That save kept Ajman in the game and shifted the momentum.

Ajman made their pressure count in the 65th minute. Walid Azaro headed in Saad Al Hedani's cross to level the score. Al Nasr struggled to regain control as Ajman pressed higher up the pitch.

The decisive moment came in the 73rd minute. Ajman won a penalty, and Jobson Santos stepped up to take it. Al Nasr's Ahmed Al Bloushi saved the initial shot, but Saad Al Hedani reacted first and put away the rebound. Ajman then managed the final minutes well, keeping Al Nasr from finding an equaliser.

Pre-match league tables published by 365Scores showed Ajman with a goal difference of 7:7 after three games and 6 points, while Al Nasr trailed with 4 points. The match was played during the opening rounds of the ADNOC Pro League, as confirmed by Sharjah24, and no official post-match communique or disciplinary decisions were available from league sources at the time of review.

365Scores and Sharjah24

The result moves Ajman into sixth place with nine points. Al Nasr stays eighth with four points. The loss highlights Al Nasr's problems closing out matches at home.

Ajman's ability to adjust and stay focused made the difference. Al Nasr started strong but could not respond once Ajman took control. For Ajman, the win is a sign they are aiming higher this season in a league where every point matters.

Layla Morgan Editor UAE Cue Sports
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Layla Morgan

Layla Morgan is a Senior Sports Writer at UAE CUE Sports covering football, cricket, tennis, golf, motorsport, basketball, padel and major sporting events across the Emirates. Her reporting combines verified competition details with practical context for readers following teams, athletes, venues and events. She has a background in English-language newsroom reporting and sports-focused event media in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.