Al Wasl secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Al Ain at Zabeel Stadium, climbing from seventh to fourth place in the ADNOC Pro League standings with 27 points.
Al Ain, on the other hand, remain third with 29 points, missing a crucial opportunity to gain ground in the title race.
The match began with an intense battle in midfield, as both teams struggled to create clear scoring chances. While Al Ain controlled possession, Al Wasl’s defensive discipline and compact setup kept them from capitalizing on their advantage.
The deadlock was broken immediately after the restart. Just moments into the second half, Fabio De Lima rose high to meet a precise cross from Aléxis Pérez, sending a powerful header into the net to give Al Wasl the lead.
The goal ignited a wave of momentum, with Al Wasl pushing forward and creating additional chances, though they were unable to extend their advantage.
Al Ain responded by increasing their attacking intensity, pressing higher, and pushing forward in search of an equalizer.
Despite managing to create more balance in attack, their efforts lacked the final touch needed to convert opportunities into goals.
Their best chance came in the 88th minute, when an equalizing goal was ruled out for offside, sealing their fate.
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