Al Wasl and Shabab Al Ahli Battle to 1-1 Derby Draw | Week 18, UAE Pro League 2025/26 Highlights
Al Wasl and Shabab Al Ahli Battle to 1-1 Derby Draw | Week 18, UAE Pro League 2025/26 Highlights
Al Wasl 1–1 Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai A high-stakes clash between two of the league's top contenders ended in a stalemate at Zabeel Stadium. Serginho opened the scoring for Al Wasl early in the second half (48'), but the league leaders found an equalizer through Saeid Ezatolahi in the 72nd minute to rescue a point.
Al Wahda 2–0 Ajman Al Wahda secured a comfortable home victory to keep pressure on the top two. They controlled the tempo throughout the match, finding the back of the net twice to ensure Ajman left Al Nahyan Stadium empty-handed.
Al Jazira 5–0 Al Sharjah The standout result of the round saw Al Jazira dismantle Sharjah in a dominant display. Nabil Fekir was the star of the show with a brace, supported by goals from Bruno Oliveira, Milson, and Simon Banza. The win significantly boosted Al Jazira's goal difference and left Sharjah reeling.
Ittihad Kalba 1–1 Al Dhafra In a battle in the bottom half of the table, both sides settled for a point. It was a physical encounter where defenses largely held firm, resulting in a draw that did little to help either team move significantly away from the danger zone.
Khorfakkan 2–3 Al Ain The most entertaining game of the weekend featured a five-goal thriller. Despite a spirited effort from Khorfakkan at home, the defending champions (or "The Boss") showed their clinical edge to secure a narrow 3–2 win and maintain their title charge.
Dibba Al Fujairah 1–1 Al Nasr Al Nasr's run of draws continued as they were held by struggling Dibba. Both teams found the net once, but neither could find the decisive late winner, resulting in a frustrating evening for the visiting "Blue Wave."
Al Bataeh 0–1 Bani Yas Bani Yas snatched a vital away win in the dying moments of the match. After 90 minutes of scoreless football, Leonel Wamba struck in stoppage time (90+3') to break Al Bataeh hearts and secure all three points for the visitors.