Al Ahli Youth again stumbled in their fight for the top spot in the ADNOC Pro League, drawing 1-1 with guests Al Wahda. The match, held on Saturday evening at Rashid Stadium in Dubai, was postponed from the 16th round of the competition. 'Dubai's Knights' also drew 1-1 in the previous round with Al Wasl, thus losing four consecutive points in the race for the top of the table. The hosts took the lead just before halftime when striker Matheus Lima capitalized on a precise pass from Palla, went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, and scored (45'). In the second half, Al Wahda managed to equalize after a cross from right-back Joga, which deflected off Al Ahli Youth defender Kuan Santos and changed direction, falling over goalkeeper Hamad Al-Makbali into the net (59'. With this result, Al Ahli Youth increased their total to 43 points, staying in second place, while Al Wahda reached 34 points, remaining in third on the league table.
