In an action-packed encounter, Al Wahda and Al Wasl played out a 2-2 draw in matchweek ten of the ADNOC Pro League at Al Nahyan Stadium. The result sees Al Wasl maintaining their lead at the top with 24 points, while Al Wahda holds steady in the fourth spot with 17 points.
The game kicked off with intensity, as Al Wasl quickly asserted their dominance. Fabio De Lima set the tone, converting a penalty in the 13th minute, marking his record 16th goal against Al Wahda in the ADNOC Pro League. Siaka Sidibe amplified Al Wasl's advantage with a powerful left-footed strike in the 19th minute, following a deflected header.
Al Wahda responded promptly, with Omar Khribin skillfully slotting home a penalty in the 23rd minute. The match's tempo didn't wane in the second half, highlighted by Nicolas Gimenez's formidable long-range shot for Al Wasl, which Al Wahda's goalkeeper Rashed Ali turned away to a corner.
The game's dynamic shifted in the 63rd minute when Al Wahda's Khalid Al Zaabi was sent off with a second yellow and subsequent red card. Undeterred by the numerical disadvantage, Al Wahda's resilience shone through as the Syrian forward Omar Khrbin equalized in the 75th minute, continuing his impressive scoring streak against Al Wasl.
Khrbin's impact on the game was undeniable, with a significant record of 38 goals in 44 Pro League appearances for Al Wahda, including 30 goals and 8 assists.
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