Shabab Al Ahli secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Khorfakkan in the opening week of the ADNOC Pro League, fueled by standout performances from Saeid Ezatolahi and Sardar Azmoun.

Shabab Al Ahli and Khorfakkan faced off on Saturday night in the league's first round. After trailing 1-0 at the end of the first half, Shabab Al Ahli delivered a transformed performance in the second period, turning the tide following the introduction of Sardar Azmoun.

Azmoun set up the equalizer for Saeid Ezatolahi in the 57th minute. Minutes later, Ezatolahi doubled the lead for his side by converting a penalty.

Yuri Cesar added a third for Shabab Al Ahli before Sardar Azmoun netted the fourth, capping off a stellar night for the team's Iranian contingent.

Riquelme rounded off the scoring by netting the fifth goal against Khorfakkan.

Mersad Yousefi, another Iranian player at Shabab Al Ahli, came on in the 67th minute, ensuring all three of the club's Iranian players featured in the comprehensive win.

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