Joao Pedro's second-half goal was the difference for Al Wahda in a 1-0 away win over Al Jazira in Abu Dhabi Derby, which took place at Mohammad bin Zayed Stadium in matchweek 10 of the ADNOC Pro League on Friday.
Nine minutes after the hour-mark, Joao Pedro broke the deadlock when he pounced on Salim Rashid's misplaced pass and cut inside the penalty area; before chipping the ball over the goalkeeper.
The victory raised Al Wahda's tally to 22 points in the second spot, while Al Jazira's tally froze at 17 in the fifth spot.