The ADNOC Pro League has kicked off in style, with the first three matchweeks producing no shortage of excitement, goals, and storylines.
A total of 45 goals have been scored across 21 matches so far—16 in the first half and 29 after the break—underlining the league’s reputation for late drama.
Timing of Goals:
The opening 15 minutes saw just 4 goals, while a further 3 came between the 16th and 30th minutes.
The tempo increased before half-time, with 9 goals scored in the final 15 minutes of the first half.
After the restart, attacking momentum surged: 11 goals were scored between minutes 46–60, another 11 between 61–75, and 7 in the closing stages.
Right-footed finishes dominated the early weeks, producing 24 goals, led by Khorfakkan (6) and Al Dhafra (4).
Al Ain and Shabab Al Ahli proved the sharpest in the first half, each scoring 3 times before the break.
Sharjah and Khorfakkan, meanwhile, excelled in the second half with 4 goals apiece.
Inside the box dominance
Of the 45 goals, 32 came from inside the penalty area, complemented by 8 successful penalties.
Only 5 goals were scored from range, shared by Al Dhafra, Al Jazira, Khorfakkan, Shabab Al Ahli, and Sharjah.
Al Ain were the standout finishers in the box with 6 goals, followed by Al Dhafra, Al Wasl, Dibba, and Khorfakkan (4 each) as well as Al Bataeh, Al Nasr, Shabab Al Ahli and Sharjah (2 each).
With early trends emerging, the numbers highlight a league defined by late goals, right-footed dominance, and attacking intent inside the penalty area.
And with plenty of football still to come, the ADNOC Pro League promises even more drama in the weeks ahead.
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