Sport Local 2026-01-28T19:38:39+00:00

Sharjah Defeats Al-Dhafra 2-0

In matchday 14 of the UAE Pro League, Sharjah secured a 2-0 away victory over Al-Dhafra. Goals were scored by Luan Pereira and substitute Saul. This win boosted Sharjah's points to 17, strengthening their position in the league table.


Sharjah Defeats Al-Dhafra 2-0

Sharjah secured a significant victory over their hosts, Al-Dhafra, with a 2-0 scoreline on Wednesday at Hamdan bin Zayed Stadium, as part of the 14th round of the Professional League. The first half ended in a goalless draw, but Sharjah managed to secure the win in the second half by scoring two consecutive goals. Substitute Saul added the second goal in the 92nd minute, capitalizing on a dangerous attempt by Luan Pereira that preceded the goal. With this win, Sharjah's points tally increased to 17, advancing their position in the competition, while Al-Dhafra remained on 16 points. The match saw the absence of former player Marcos Vinicius Amaral Alves, who recently transferred to Al-Jazira. This was the first time the team played a match without him. It is worth noting that the teams' first-round encounter also ended in a 2-0 victory for Sharjah. Sharjah took the lead in the 82nd minute through a goal by Luan Pereira. Earlier, in the 62nd minute, the team missed a penalty that hit the crossbar.