Al Wahda secured a significant 2-0 victory over Al Ain in the ADNOC Pro League's matchweek 11 at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
This victory positions Al Wahda in fourth place with 20 points, while Al Ain stands at fifth with 19 points.
The match saw Al Ain initially controlling possession, peaking at 72%. However, Al Wahda's strategy pivoted on swift counter-attacks, capitalizing on Al Ain's defensive errors.
Omar Khribin scored the first goal for Al Wahda at the 12th minute.
This goal marks Khribin's fourth against Al Ain in the Pro League.
Despite Al Ain's efforts to level the score, their passes often fell short, while Al Wahda posed a significant threat with their counter-strikes.
In the second half, Al Ain intensified their offensive, but Al Wahda's Zelimkhan Bakaev scored in the 54th minute from an Ahmad Noorollah assist, becoming the first Russian to score in the league.
The match ended with Al Wahda maintaining their lead, handing Al Ain their first home loss and a goalless game on their turf this season
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