Udinese 1:2 Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai beat Udinese 2-1 in a Club Friendly, with Yuri César pulling the strings in midfield, and now the Dubai side face Mainz 05 next. It was a game of two halves, with the UAE side taking control early and holding on through a late Udinese fightback.

The turning point came in the 17th minute when Mateusão fired Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai ahead, and they doubled their lead on the hour through a second goal that left Udinese chasing the game. The Italian side pulled one back in the 74th minute but could not find an equaliser, with the match playing out without any cards or VAR interventions.

Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai held 52% possession and won three corners to Udinese’s two, edging the territorial battle without overwhelming their opponents. Yuri César was the standout with a 7.08 rating from midfield, the highest on the pitch, though he did not score. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai and the result confirmed that prediction, with no live signals to contradict the read. The next fixture pits them against Mainz 05 on 31 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Udinese vs Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai?

Udinese 1-2 Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Mateusão (17') for Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai.