Al Nasr rally to salvage draw against Kalba in Pro League season opener

Al Nasr staged an impressive second-half comeback to salvage a 2-2 draw against Kalba in the opening match of their Adnoc Pro League campaign. The home side found themselves trailing by two goals after a dominant first 20 minutes from Kalba.

Kalba struck first in the seventh minute when Nemanja Jovic finished a well-worked move from close range. Their lead was doubled just 13 minutes later when Saman Ghoddos converted a penalty. Al Nasr faced an uphill battle heading into the second half.

However, the momentum shifted after the break. Abdoulaye Toure ignited the comeback in the 64th minute with a header, cutting the deficit. This goal injected new belief into Al Nasr, who pushed for an equalizer. Their persistence paid off when Chris Bedia calmly converted a penalty to level the score at 2-2, completing the remarkable recovery.

The draw means both teams begin their Adnoc Pro League seasons with a point. The match also highlighted the competitive nature of the league, with clubs setting their sights on the 2026-27 title. Records for the highest points tally by a title-winning team, currently shared by Al Ain and Al Jazira with 68 points, remain benchmarks for aspiring champions.