Al Ain goalkeeper Khalid Eissa stated that the match between Al Ain and Shabab Al Ahli was not just an ordinary game, but a real model of the strength and development of the UAE league. He pointed out that the competition now has a clear technical and competitive weight at the Asian continent level. Eissa said in press statements after the Al Ain and Shabab Al Ahli match, which ended 3-2 for Al Ain in the 22nd round of the league: "What the two teams presented on the field reflects the great work done in UAE clubs, and the league is witnessing continuous development in terms of technical quality, physical readiness, and competitive spirit, which is reflected in such major encounters." He added: "The match was a real test for both teams over 90 minutes, as both sides exchanged control and chances, but Al Ain, with the strength of its personality, after a great effort and high concentration until the last moments, managed to decide the result of the match." He continued: "Shabab Al Ahli played a strong match and deserves respect, whether in this encounter or in general throughout the season, as the opponent has distinguished elements capable of competing strongly in the AFC Champions League and going far in the tournament." Eisa also spoke about the atmosphere of the match, saying that the match was characterized by parity, speed, and excitement, with some natural tension between the players due to the importance and strength of the confrontation, but he confirmed that this remains within the framework of legitimate sports competition. He also praised the attendance from both sides, explaining that the support of the fans, whether from Al Ain or Shabab Al Ahli, gave the match an exceptional character and contributed to raising the technical pace throughout the course of the match. Regarding the post-victory phase, Eisa stressed that the victory over the title holder and direct competitor gives the team an important morale boost, but at the same time it means nothing without continuing to focus on the upcoming matches. He said: "The team is heading to an important match against Al-Bataeh," confirming that the technical staff stressed the need to quickly close the page of the summit and not get distracted by celebrations, and to fully focus on the upcoming challenge. He added: "The club is always accustomed to dealing with pressure by virtue of its history and titles, Al Ain is measured by results and achievements, not just by numbers or periods of possession, and the team's personality appears in big matches."
