Al Ain claimed a decisive 1-0 win against Khorfakkan in matchweek 22 of the ADNOC Pro League on Monday evening at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, marking their first league win since defeating Ajman 52 days ago.
This vital victory has elevated Al Ain's point tally to 39, solidifying their hold on third place in the league standings. Meanwhile, Khorfakkan remain near the bottom, stagnating at 20 points.
Al Ain set the tone early, asserting control and creating numerous scoring opportunities. The decisive moment occurred 26 minutes into the match when Sultan Saeed Alshamsi adeptly scored off a rebound from the Khorfakkan goalkeeper, marking the game's only goal.
Despite Khorfakkan's efforts to strengthen their midfield and stabilize the match, Al Ain's relentless pressure continued. The first half ended with Al Ain holding a slim but deserved lead.
Al Ain's superiority was evident as they adeptly managed the game from Khorfakkan's half, continually disrupting any potential offensive threats. Khorfakkan did carve out a few chances late in the game, but none were successful in altering the scoreline.
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