In the match held yesterday, the team "Al-Wasl" secured victory over the guests, "Shabab Al-Ahli", with a score of 2:1 during the 23rd round of the Professional Football League under the aegis of "Adnoc". This defeat left the "Imperator", the reigning champion, with the possibility of winning the title of the "Golden League" and becoming champions without losses.
"Shabab Al-Ahli" had enough draws to secure the trophy for three rounds until the end of the season, however, this defeat postponed that decision. At the moment, "Farsan Dubai" occupies the first place with 56 points, while "Al-Wasl", having won against the guests, has risen to the third line with 40 points.
The team "Al-Wasl" demonstrated a strong game and rightfully secured the victory. The players showed coordination and unity in their actions, closing the attacks of "Shabab Al-Ahli" and maintaining the defense, including goalkeeper Mohammed Ali, from dangerous free kicks. The attacking players caused the opposing supernet to make errors and managed to score two goals.
The hosts opened the scoring in the 20th minute after a strong shot from midfielder Nikolai Khimenis, who deflected off defender Igor Silv's and overpowered the goalkeeper. In the second half, "Al-Wasl" added another goal after a defender's error, resulting in a goal by Fabio Lima.
Following the referee's decision, the guests managed to score the goal through the substitute Said Azat Allah, but were unable to finalize the comeback. The match ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of "Al-Wasl".
