JEDDAH (Interstat) — Sardar Azmoun scored twice and Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai beat Al Ittihad 2-1 on Tuesday. Azmoun opened the scoring in the 7th minute and doubled the lead in the 16th, giving the visitors a commanding early advantage. Rios Richard pulled one back for Al Ittihad in the 66th minute and received a yellow card in the 88th. Reza Ghandipour, Marwan Al Sahafi and Guilherme each recorded an assist. Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai improved to 1-0 in the competition and 5-1-2 overall. Al Ittihad fell to 0-1 in the competition and 0-2 overall. Al Ittihad made several changes after halftime, including a 70th-minute substitution involving Wijnaldum, but could not find an equalizer. Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai managed the closing stages and secured the result. Azmoun’s brace proved the difference as Al Ittihad’s late push fell short. Al Ittihad pressed late but could not score again. The visitors next play Al Ain in UAE League action.