Kalba and Shabab Al Ahli played out a 1-1 draw at Kalba Stadium on Sunday in Gameweek 4 of the 2026–27 ADIB Cup.
Mateus Lima scored for Shabab Al Ahli in the 49th minute, before Benjamin Tetteh equalised from the penalty spot just one minute later.
The result took Shabab Al Ahli to six points in seventh place in the league-stage standings, while Kalba moved to five points in ninth.
The first half was evenly contested, with both teams creating attacking opportunities but failing to break the deadlock.
Shabab Al Ahli enjoyed slightly more possession before the interval, recording 52.6 per cent compared with Kalba's 47.4 per cent.
Kalba registered six shots to Shabab Al Ahli's four, although both sides managed only one attempt on target during the opening period.
The match came to life shortly after the restart when Shabab Al Ahli opened the scoring in the 49th minute.
Mateus Lima converted from inside the penalty area after receiving a cross from Breno Cascardo Lemos, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Kalba responded immediately, winning a penalty following a foul by the Shabab Al Ahli goalkeeper.
Tetteh stepped up to convert the spot-kick in the 50th minute, restoring parity just one minute after the visitors had taken the lead.
Both teams pushed forward in search of a winning goal during the remaining minutes, but neither could find a breakthrough as the contest ended level.
Lima's goal took his ADIB Cup tally to seven goals in 13 appearances in the competition.
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