In the ADNOC Pro League's matchweek 11 opener at Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium, Hatta and Al Bataeh played out a 0-0 draw, each clinching a crucial point.
The draw pushes Hatta to 13th with 5 points, while Al Bataeh hold the 7th spot with 16 points.
The game marked a significant milestone for Hatta, achieving their season's first clean sheet and earning their first point on home turf.
The match was evenly matched, highlighted by Khalid Al Asbahi's shots for Hatta, either thwarted by goalkeeper Ibrahim Issa or missing the mark.
Al Bataeh's Sekou Bamba posed threats with his rapid moves, yet failed to convert them into goals.
In the second half, both teams intensified their play, seeking to tip the balance.
The match's tempo shifted with Al Bataeh’s defender Edilson's red card in the 84th minute. Nonetheless, Al Bataeh withstood the pressure, and the game concluded with neither side breaking the deadlock.