Sport Local March 15, 2025

Dubai Basketball Team Wins in Thrilling Overtime

The Al-Wasl basketball team secured a thrilling victory over Al-Wahda in an overtime match, with a final score of 112-111, advancing to the next round of the championship.


Dubai Basketball Team Wins in Thrilling Overtime

The final game of the fourth round of the basketball league concluded dramatically with the victory of the "Al-Wasl" team over the guests from "Al-Wahda" with a score of 112-111 after two overtime periods. The main time of the match ended in a draw, 85-85, and only in the second overtime period was a decision made.

"Al-Wasl" won the first game with a score of 86-79, but "Al-Wahda" managed to reclaim the advantage, winning the second match 93-78. The deciding point was undeniable, and after a tense battle, the victory was claimed by the "Al-Wasl" team.

Now "Al-Wasl" will head to the game against "Al-Battah" on the 18th of this month in the playoffs to determine the fourth team, joining "Shabab Al-Ali", "Al-Nasr", and "Ash-Sharjah", which have already secured their spots in the playoffs thanks to earlier victories in previous stages of the tournament.