Bani Yas continued their winning start to the 2026-27 ADIB Cup, defeating Al Wahda 3-1 at Bani Yas Stadium in Gameweek 2.
The hosts took the lead in the 42nd minute through Suhail Ahmed Alnoobi, who finished a strong attacking move to put Bani Yas ahead.
Youssoufou Niakate doubled the advantage in the 51st minute, giving Bani Yas greater control of the contest.
Al Wahda’s task became even more difficult in the 78th minute when Facundo Lirussi scored an own goal to make it 3-0 to the hosts.
The visitors pulled one back through Sam Mark in the 90+1st minute, but it came too late to change the outcome as Bani Yas held on for a convincing 3-1 victory.
The result gave Bani Yas their second successive win in the competition and took them to six points, maintaining their perfect start to the league phase. Al Wahda, meanwhile, remained without a point after two matches.
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