Ghana Captain Asamoah Gyan Scores Twice To Send Al Ain Nine Points Clear

Asamoah Gyan scored twice on Thursday night Asamoah Gyan netted his 23rd and 24th goals of the season as Al Ain battled back from an early deficit to see off a spirited Al Wasl side 2-1 on Thursday night and keep their title bid firmly on track. The Ghanaian proved to be the matchwinner, just as he had been on Sunday night against Al Jazira, as Al Ain stretched their lead at the top of the table to nine points over Bani Yas, who play on Friday. Achille Emana, thrust into an emergency striking role in the absence of top scorer Emiliano Alfaro, had given Wasl a shock lead as early as the third minute. Crashing home a fine left-footed effort past Dawoud Sulaiman from the edge of the area. The imposing Cameroonian would prove to be a constant thorn in Al Ain’s backline in the opening period, linking up intelligently with striker partner Jussie throughout. But for all their endeavour they were unable to find another goal and as the half wore on it was Al Ain who looked the more dangerous...