Two goals from Nicolas Gimenez and Fabio De Lima were the difference in Al Wasl's 2-1 hard-earned win over Ittihad Kalba in matchweek 11 of the ADNOC Pro League on Saturday.
Nicolas Gimenez's superb effort from a free-kick put Al Wasl ahead after 31 minutes.
Fabio De Lima cemented Al Wasl's lead in the 70th minute after orchestrating a fine one-two with Nicolas Gimenez as the former drilled the ball into the back of the net.
Nicolas Gimenez's most assists came against Ittihad Kalba, equaling his assists against Khorfakkan with 7.
Ittihad Kalba reduced the deficit when Mehdi Ghayedi's strike was saved by goalkeeper Alsenaani as the ball fell to De Oliveira, who found it easy to poke the rebound into the back of the net.
The result means that Al Wasl are topping the ADNOC Pro League's table with 27 points, while Ittihad Kalba sit 10th with 12 points.
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