There was double Dutch delight for Frank de Boer’s Al-Jazira and Al-Ain’s Alfred Schreuder, plus a losing debut for Spain legend Andres Iniesta at promoted Emirates Club, in a goal-laden 2023-24 ADNOC Pro League kick-off.
Friday’s opening night began with a bang. Record 14-time champions Al-Ain required Hussain Abbas to put into his own net when Baniyas were downed 3-2; star-studded Sharjah edged an epic 4-3 at Ittihad Kalba; 10-man title holders Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai Club ominously breezed past potential dark horses Ajman 3-0; and Pitso Mosimane’s hotly tipped Al-Wahda were…