ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (Interstat) — Karim El Berkaoui scored twice as Baniyas SCC and Al Dhafra SCC played to a 2-2 draw Tuesday in an Arabian Gulf League match at Baniyas Club Stadium.

El Berkaoui opened the scoring in the first minute with a header. Youssoufou Niakaté equalized for Al Dhafra in the 36th minute with a left-footed goal. El Berkaoui restored Baniyas’ lead in the 56th minute with a right-footed finish before Nassim Chadli leveled the match with a left-footed strike in the 82nd minute.

Mahamadou Camara received a yellow card in the 39th minute.

Both teams opened their season with the draw. Al Dhafra SCC now stands at 0-0-1 in league play and across all competitions. Baniyas SCC holds the same 0-0-1 mark in both categories.