Bani Yas take control

Bani Yas controlled much of the first half, with Youssoufou Nketiah netting a quick brace in the 15th and 42nd minutes to put the hosts firmly in command.

Al Ain turn the game around

However, Al Ain mounted a stellar second-half comeback. Soufiane Rahimi ignited the turnaround by pulling a goal back in the 47th minute, before Al-Hussain Rahimi leveled the score with a crucial strike in the 81st minute.

Dramatic late finish

In dramatic stoppage time, Al-Hussain added his second in the 97th minute, and Kaku sealed the 4–2 win with a final goal in the 100th minute, earning Al Ain their first three points of the new season.