AJMAN, United Arab Emirates (Interstat) — Al Ain FC delivered a stunning 3-0 upset victory over Ajman on Thursday in an Arabian Gulf League match at Shaikh Rashid bin Saeed Stadium. The result defied projections, as statistical models heavily favored the home team. Matías Palacios opened the scoring in the 10th minute and Kaku added a second-half goal in the 81st. Substitute Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba also scored for the visitors. The win gives Al Ain a perfect start to the league campaign, while Ajman begins the season with a loss.