Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, featuring Brazilian player Juan Bezzera, secured a valuable draw against Al Nasr with a score of 1-1 in the UAE Pro League Cup.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai faced Al Nasr at 6:45 PM on Friday at Al Rashid Stadium, as part of the second round of the UAE Pro League Cup competitions.
Bezzera participates in Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's loss to Al Nasr
The Shabab Al Ahli lineup included Brazilian Juan Bezzera on the bench, as he prepared for his debut with his new team, which came in the final fifteen minutes of the match against Al Nasr.
The Shabab Al Ahli Dubai lineup for the match against Al Nasr was as follows:
Goalkeeper: Mathew Donnelly
Defense: Riquelme - Renan - Jorge - Mohammed Al Mansoori
Midfield: Omar Keita - Elian Arala - Damian
Attack: Federico Cartabia - Marcelo - Reza Ghayedi.
In the 12th minute of the first half, following a distinctive and organized counter-attack, Kevin Agudelo exploited spaces in Shabab Al Ahli's defense, sprinting quickly from the right flank before delivering a decisive pass to Ajdin Hrustic, who did not hesitate to put it into the net, scoring the opening goal for Al Nasr.
The 69th minute of the Shabab Al Ahli vs. Al Nasr match in the second round of the league stage of the UAE Pro League Cup saw the debut of Brazilian Juan Bezzera with the Knights, after being signed during the past summer from Zamalek.
Bezzera confirmed his significant attacking capabilities by scoring the equalizing goal for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, through a precise cross that resulted in a header from Matheusiao, leveling the score against Al Nasr in the 90+5th minute.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai rose to ninth place in the UAE Pro League Cup standings with two points, while Al Nasr dropped to fourth place with four points.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai had officially announced its signing of Juan Bezzera from Zamalek last September, as part of strengthening its squad during the summer transfer window.
