Nigeria striker Isaac Success made an immediate impact for Al-Wasl by scoring the match-winning goal in their AFC Champions League clash against Al-Gharafa at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday.
The goal marked Success' first strike in his maiden game for Al-Wasl, following his arrival as a free agent in October after being released by Italian side Udinese in August, where he had spent three years.
Ferjani Sassi opened the scoring for the hosts in the 44th minute, but Fabio Lima equalized in the 84th minute. The former Udinese man then clinched the victory for Al-Wasl with a decisive goal in the 92nd minute, securing all three points for his team.
Tuesday's victory positions Milos Milojevic's side fifth in the table, with two wins and one loss from their three games.
How Isaac Success fared on his debut
Isaac Success was substituted on for Siaka Sidibe in the 78th minute and immediately justified Milos Milojevic's faith in him with a decisive goal.
Not only did he score to secure an important away victory for his team, but he also made notable contributions throughout the match.
The 28-year-old registered one shot on target, which resulted in the goal, and achieved two out of three accurate passes, representing a 67% success rate.
Additionally, he had 11 touches and won three out of five ground duels, showcasing his all-around effectiveness on the pitch.
Al-Wasl are the reigning champions of the UAE Pro League. Prior to joining the club, Success had an impressive career, having played for Spanish teams Granada and Málaga, as well as English club Watford.
