HATTA, United Arab Emirates (Interstat) — Simon Banza headed Al Jazira SCC into the lead in first-half stoppage time, and substitute Ali Al Memari added a goal in second-half stoppage time as Al Jazira defeated Hatta 2-0 on Saturday in the Arabian Gulf League at Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium.

Banza scored in the 45th-plus-third minute. Al Memari scored from the right side in the 90th-plus-third minute. Both teams entered with 0-0-0 records in league play and across all competitions. It was the first game of the season for both teams.

Rúben Amaral and Ravil Tagir received yellow cards for Al Jazira, in the 38th and 90th-plus-fifth minutes, respectively. Hatta’s Adham Khalid was booked in the 66th minute. Three yellow cards were issued.

Al Jazira next plays at Sharjah FC on Saturday, Aug. 22, then hosts Ajman on Aug. 28. Hatta visits Ajman on Friday, Aug. 21, then hosts Sharjah FC on Aug. 29.