United secured a valuable 3-2 victory over hosts Al-Ittifaq in a match from the 14th round of the First Division League, held at the Shabab Al-Ahli Club Stadium in Al-Uwair, Dubai. With this win, United's points tally rose to 24, placing them at the top of the standings, ahead of Al-Dibba Al-Hisn in second with 22 points and Al-Fujairah in third with 21 points. Meanwhile, Al-Ittifaq's points remained frozen at 6, keeping them in last place. United's goals were scored by Portuguese Samuel Luis (hat-trick) in the 5th, 8th, and 47th minutes, while for Al-Ittifaq, Lebanese Ala Mazar (27th) and Saif Al-Rumaisi (83rd) found the net. United's leadership under Italian coach Andrea Pirlo serves as a significant technical motivation for the team as they prepare for their next match against Al-Wahda in the President's Cup Round of 16, scheduled for next February.
