Al Wahda secured a thrilling 1-0 win over Sharjah in the first leg of the ADIB Cup quarterfinals at Al Nahyan Stadium, setting the stage for a fiery second leg, scheduled for December 29 at Sharjah Stadium.
The first half was a tactical battle, with both teams struggling to create clear chances.
Sharjah thought they had taken the lead through Ousmane Camara, but his effort was ruled out after a VAR review, leaving the game goalless at halftime.
Sharjah took the initiative early in the second half, with Luan Pereira forcing a brilliant save from Al Wahda goalkeeper Mohammed Al Shamsi in the 51st minute.
As the match approached its end, both teams intensified their efforts in search of a winner.
The decisive moment came in the 85th minute when Leonel Wamba, coming off the bench, unleashed a powerful strike to seal the win for Al Wahda.
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