Late moments have often decided the UAE Super Cup, a competition known for its direct nature, where matches are defined by intensity, quick decisions, and limited opportunities to recover.
A review of the tournament’s historical statistics highlights clear patterns in scoring speed, goal timing, and the phases that most often influence the final result.
The fastest goal in Super Cup history was scored by Emmanuel Emenike, who found the net after 2 minutes and 53 seconds in the 2015 match between Al Ain and Al Nasr.
He is followed by Ismaeil Matar, who scored at 3 minutes and 53 seconds in the 2019 clash between Al Wahda and Al Ain.
In the same match, Mourad Batna scored at 6 minutes and 23 seconds.
In terms of goal timing, the closing stages of matches have been the most decisive.
A total of 14 goals were scored between the 76th and 90th minutes, the highest number across all periods.
This is followed by the 31st to 45th minutes with 10 goals, and the 61st to 75th minutes with 9 goals.
The opening periods (1–15 and 16–30 minutes) each saw 4 goals, while only one goal was scored in extra time.
The second half has produced more goals overall, with 28 goals, compared to 18 goals in the first half, in addition to one goal in extra time.
Most goals were scored from open play, with 29 goals, while 9 goals came from penalties. Corners accounted for 4 goals, as did indirect free-kicks, while only one goal was scored from a direct free-kick.
By day of the week, Friday recorded the highest number of goals with 20, followed by Saturday with 13 and Sunday with 7. Wednesday saw 4 goals, while Tuesday recorded 3.
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