Abu Dhabi: Striker Sebastian Tagliabue ran the show as Al Wahda romped to a 4-2 victory over city rivals Al Jazira in a postponed match of Arabian Gulf League matchweek 11 at Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium.

A game of two halves saw Al Jazira dominate the first 45 minutes before collapsing in the second half.

The hosts came out of the blocks racing as Ali Mabkhout was miraculously denied an opener inside two minutes.

The Al Jazira captain chased a long pass behind Al Wahda defence and fired on the half volley from an angle, beating goalkeeper Mohamed Al Shamsi. The striker was unlucky as his effort ricocheted off both posts before being cleared into safety.

The Pride of Abu Dhabi thought they had finally broken the deadlock five minutes before the end of the first half, when playmaker Khalfan Mubarak sent Romarinho through on goal with a pinpoint overhead pass, but the Brazilian’s finish crawled just wide of the post. Two minutes later, midfielder Mohamed Jamal exchanged a one-two with Mabkhout, moving inside Al Wahda’s box and clear on goal. He attempted a left-footed finish but goalkeeper Mohamed Al Shamsi rescued his side.