Al Ahli Youth temporarily reclaimed the top spot in the ADNOC Pro League following a resounding 4-0 victory over host Dibba in the opening match of Round 20. With this win, the 'Knights' 15th in the competition, the team climbed to 49 points, moving two points ahead of their rivals Al Ain, who have a crucial match against Al Wahda awaiting them. Meanwhile, Dibba suffered their 12th defeat, their tally remaining at 14 points in last place. Al Ahli Youth did not face significant difficulty in overcoming the hosts and asserting their dominance, despite the 0-0 deadlock that characterized the first half. Credit to the team's Portuguese coach, Paulo Sousa, for his excellent tactical reading and successful exploitation of the opponent's weaknesses through the substitutions he made.
