Shabab Al-Ahli continues to triumph in the Professional Football League of Al-Ittihad Division, defeating Al-Jazira League at home 2-1 in the opening of the 13th round of the tournament. After this victory, Shabab Al-Ahli temporarily advanced to the top of the overall tournament standings, currently with 32 points (10 wins and 2 draws), while Al-Jazira League has 21 points, occupying fifth place.
Federico Carvalhal opened the scoring in the 36th minute of the match, sending the ball into the net of Al-Jazira League after capitalizing on a rebound in their area to leave Shabab Al-Ahli's attacker unmarked in front of the goal. However, just two minutes later, Al-Jazira League defender Khalifa Al-Hamadi equalized after a pass from Mamadou Kullibaly, putting the ball into the net.
Before the end of the first half, Luka Milivogic again put Shabab Al-Ahli ahead after a strike, intercepting Munso Dabbura's header, breaking into the goal of Al-Jazira League.
Al-Ain returned to victories, defeating Al-Nasr League 4-1 at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. They started their scoring in the 12th minute, and Rahimi extended his team's lead by netting the second goal in the 24th minute.
Rahimi demonstrated his skills again, passing the ball to Muhammad Aood Allah, who effortlessly scored in the 72nd minute. And he continued his brilliance, scoring the fourth goal after a well-executed attack in the 76th minute. Nasir Al-Naimi scored in the Al-Nasr League goal in the 89th minute.
Al-Ain ascended to fourth place with 22 points, equaling the same number of points as Al-Nasr League, which remained in fifth place due to the results of their direct encounters.
