An Argentine touch leads Baniyas to victory over Khor Fakkan
The Bani Yas team returned to the winning track today, after defeating its host Khorfakkan, 1-2, in the 14th round of the ADNOC Professional League.
The "heavenly" stars, Argentines Jimenez and Suarez, succeeded in scoring the winning goals, raising Bani Yas score to 18 points, while Khorfakkan remained with 15 points.
Bani Yas opened the scoring through Jimenez from a penalty kick awarded to him in the 30th minute, after an interference was made against Bani Yas player, French Oba Nikita.
Bani Yas succeeded in adding the second goal in the 42nd minute through Suarez with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area.
Bani Yas completed the match with two players after Victor was sent off for receiving two yellow cards in the 62nd minute. Khorfakkan reduced the score in the 71st minute through Brazilian Fabio Goncalves with a header.
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