The derby match between Shabab Al Ahli and Al-Wasl concluded with an exciting 3-2 win for Al-Wasl in the first leg of the ADIB Cup quarter-finals at Rashid Stadium.
The game started with both teams engaged in an intense contest. Al-Wasl nearly took the lead in the 4th minute when Adama Diallo found himself with a clear chance on goal but failed to control the ball properly.
Shabab Al Ahli broke the deadlock in the 13th minute through Bogdan, quickly equalized by Al-Wasl in the 16th minute as Moroccan player Soufiane Bouftini headed in a cross from Gimenez past Hassan Hamza.
Most of the first half saw midfield dominance shared between the two teams.
Ganiev put the home team ahead in the 54th minute with a goal from outside the penalty area.
Adama Diallo showcased skill in the 81st minute, maneuvering through players and striking a powerful shot that deflected off a Shabab Al Ahli defender, finding the net for the home team.
Al-Wasl staged a comeback in the 87th minute, securing a decisive goal through Fabio De Lima, following Gimenez’s cross. The match concluded with a deserved victory for the yellow team.
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Standings
| R | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al Wasl |
12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
| 2 |  Al Ain |
12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| 3 |  Shabab AlAhli |
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24 |
| 4 |  Sharjah |
12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 22 |
| 5 |  Al Jazira |
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| 6 |  Al Wahda |
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 |  Al Bataeh |
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 8 |  Baniyas |
12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 16 |
| 9 |  Al Nasr |
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 10 |  Khorfakkan |
12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 13 |
| 11 |  Kalba |
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 12 |  Ajman |
12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 |
| 13 |  Hatta |
12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 |
| 14 |  Emirates |
12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 |