10th Round of ADNOC Pro League: Red Cards and Goal Scoring Frenzy.
Al Wasl maintained their lead despite drawing with Al Wahda, and Shabab Al Ahli achieved a resounding victory over Emirates.
When it comes to Ajman, they secured a convincing win against Al Jazira.
Standings after the 10th Round of ADNOC Pro League:
- Al Wasl (24 points)
- Shabab Al Ahli (20 points)
- Al Ain (19 points)
- Sharjah (17 points)
- Khorfakkan (10 points)
- Al Wahda (9 points)
- Al Jazira (14 points)
- Al Nasr (9 points)
- Ittihad Kalba (12 points)
- Hatta (4 points)
- Al Bataeh (7 points)
- Emirates (6 points)
Analysis of the results:
Al Wasl extended their lead at the top of the table to 4 points after drawing with Al Wahda.
Shabab Al Ahli delivered a dominant performance against Emirates, winning 7-0.
Also Ajman secured a comfortable 5-1 victory over Al Jazira.
However, red cards took center stage with 6 shown, including 2 in the Al Jazira vs. Ajman match.
Guilherme of Shabab Al Ahli scored the fastest goal in the club’s Pro League history, netting after just 30 seconds.
While Laba Kodjo of Al Ain remains the leading scorer with 8 goals, despite not finding the net this round.
He is followed by Omar Khribin (Al Wahda), Ali Mabkhout (Al Jazira), Fabio Lima (Al Wasl), and Caio Lucas (Sharjah) with 7 goals each.
6 braces were witnessed across the round, with 3 occurring in a single match.
Home teams only managed to win 3 matches: Al Bataeh defeated Bani Yas 2-1, Shabab Al Ahli dominated Emirates 7-0, and Khorfakkan triumphed over Al Nasr 3-1.
In fact, Al Wasl appears to be on a steady path towards claiming the title, holding a comfortable lead.
And also possessing a coach with a proven track record of success in the UAE league.
Shabab Al Ahli continues to chase Al Wasl, boasting a talented squad with players like Omar Khribin, Ali Mabkhout, Guilherme, and Yuri Cesar.
However, they will need to improve their form in upcoming matches to close the gap.
While Sharjah seems to be heading in the right direction, occupying the fourth position and led by a coach with a strong reputation in the UAE league.
The competition for the title remains close between Al Wasl, Shabab Al Ahli, and Sharjah.
The upcoming matches will play a crucial role in determining the eventual champion.
