Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan's outstanding form in the UAE continued on Thursday when he scored twice for Al Ain to beat Al Jazira 3-1 in the top-of-the-table clash.
The attacker showed why Al Ain paid a world record for fee for his loan transfer from Sunderland by stopping the title holders.The two goals helped Al Ain, who battled against relegation last season, to open a four-point lead at the top.Al Ain stayed at the top of the UAE League after getting the better of pacesetters Al Jazira with the Ghanaian showing world-class qualities by opening the scoring in the first half.
Juma Abdullah did equalise for Jazira, but Fawzi Fayez restored Ain`s lead before Gyan completed his double.
Al Ain are the only unbeaten team left in the league, four points ahead of champions Jazira.
Gyan is now the leading scorer in the UAE league after scoring 13 goals in 12 matches.
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Source: MTNFootball.com