Al Wasl maintained their perfect start to the 2026-27 ADIB Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Khorfakkan at Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Stadium in Gameweek 3.
After a goalless first half, Khorfakkan took the lead in the 57th minute through Haliru Sarki, who fired a powerful effort into the net.
Al Wasl responded strongly and found the equaliser in the 77th minute through Mehdi Taremi, who scored with a powerful header.
The visitors continued to push for a winner and completed the comeback deep into stoppage time. Soufiane Bouftini scored in the 90+3rd minute to give Al Wasl a dramatic 2-1 victory.
The result gave Al Wasl their third successive win in the competition and lifted them to nine points at the top of the league phase standings, while Khorfakkan remained without a point after three matches.
Al Wasl dominated possession with 71.9% compared with Khorfakkan’s 28.1%, while their passing accuracy reached 92.26%, against 68.78% for the hosts.
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