Rimal Make It Two From Two With 3-0 Win At Nova Star

Rimal Al-Sahra SC made it two wins from two in the UAE Second Division with a 3-0 victory away at Nova Star, Noah Lobe scoring twice and Samuel Horak adding the other.

There was a score to settle. The last time the two sides met on Nova Star's ground, in round 24 of last season's Division 3 campaign, Rimal were pegged back to a 2-2 draw. This time there was no such late frustration.

The goals

The opener came early. Captain Aron Davies picked out Noah Lobe, and Lobe slotted it away to settle any nerves about a first away trip of the season.

The second arrived from the left. Tylah Sanchez delivered the cross, and Samuel Horak was in position to tuck it away comfortably.

The third was the pick of them, and an early contender for goal of the season. Navalona Ramahazomanana turned brilliantly in midfield and slid a through ball into Lobe, who chopped back onto his other foot and found the top corner. Two goals for Lobe, and a finish worth the trip on its own.

All three goals are on our Instagram highlights reel.

A test of temperament

Nova Star finished the match with ten men, a player dismissed for kicking the ball at an opponent who was on the floor. Rimal kept their heads, kept the ball moving and saw the game out without conceding.

Two matches, two wins, four goals scored and none conceded.

Our thanks to Nova Star for hosting us.

Next up

Attention turns to matchday three and Baynounah on Friday 18 September.