Bani Yas changed the survival map in an instant after securing a crucial victory yesterday over Al-Bataeh with a dramatic goal by substitute Lionel Gouffo in the 90+3rd minute. The match, part of the 18th round of the Pro League, was played at Khalid bin Mohammed Stadium in front of about a thousand spectators. The game seemed headed for a goalless draw, but 'Al-Samawi' sealed the win in the dying moments, earning three valuable points. This lifted them to 12th place with 14 points. Meanwhile, Al-Bataeh dropped to the bottom of the table with 13 points, intensifying the pressure on them in the relegation battle.
