Omar Khribin struck twice in the second half as Al Wahda began their ADNOC Pro League campaign with a confident 2-0 victory over Ajman at Rashid Bin Saeed Stadium on Sunday.
In a tight and largely cautious first half, neither side was able to find a breakthrough despite periods of possession and half chances at both ends.
The contest came to life after the interval, however, with Al Wahda’s Syrian forward providing the cutting edge his side had been lacking.
Khribin opened the scoring in the 55th minute from the penalty spot, showing composure to calmly chip the ball into the net as the Ajman goalkeeper dived the wrong way.
The goal gave the visitors the momentum, and they pressed forward in search of a second.
That insurance strike arrived just ten minutes later following a sweeping team move.
Lucas Pimenta launched a precise through ball to Dusan Tadic on the left flank, with the Serbian midfielder cutting inside the penalty area before unselfishly squaring for Khribin.
The striker made no mistake, steering a measured low finish into the bottom corner to double the lead.
Ajman struggled to mount a meaningful response, with Al Wahda controlling the tempo in the closing stages to see out the win.
The result ensures a positive start to the season for Al Wahda, who will be looking to build early momentum in their push for a strong league campaign.
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